RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
This position supports the development, modification and application of the engineering assurance/quality principles and processes for the purpose of reducing and/or eliminating escapes or omissions linked to design early in the lifecycle to ensure design integrity and robustness while maintaining efficiency. The role includes supporting various design reviews and inspections of the testing processes, mechanisms, systems integration and requirements verification. Good organizational and leadership skills are needed to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to work closely with the IPT leaders and design group. This role requires collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Management and many other functions to ensure Engineering Assurance and quality standards are met.

Responsibilities:

• Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs.

• Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements.

• Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

• Reviews program designs, specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements.

• Extensive review of supplier documentation to verify compliance with quality standards and contractual requirements as they pertain to the equipment being procured.

• Performs quality assurance verification on systems and equipment designed, built and procured to ensure design parameters and materials meet required standards and specifications.

• Participate/Facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations to address non-conformances, ensuring effective resolution and continuous improvement.

• Basic Qualifications Level 2:

• Bachelor Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 2 years of experience in Quality OR a Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 0 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field

• *An Active, In-scope, DoD Secret Security Clearance with the last investigation occurring within the last five (5) years as well as obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications Level 2:

• Experience in design review using modeling tools, such as NX

• Experience with providing quality oversight of trainer software/courseware development

• Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills

• Experience with Supplier Engagement

• Experience with Root Cause/Corrective Action

• Experience with Material Review Board

• Experience with Laboratory Operations

• Active Do

D Top Secret level clearance:

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• Bachelor Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 5 years of experience in Quality OR a Master's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) with 3 years of experience in Quality Assurance or related field

• *An Active, In-scope, DoD Secret Security Clearance with the last investigation occurring within the last five (5) years as well as obtain Program Special Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

• Experience in design review using modeling tools, such as NX

Preferred Qualifications Level 3:

• Experience with providing quality oversight of trainer software/courseware development

• Strong Organizational and Leadership Skills

• Experience with Supplier Engagement

• Experience with Root Cause/Corrective Action

• Experience with Material Review Board

• Experience with Laboratory Operations

• Active Top Secret level clearance

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Primary Level Salary Range: $70,200.00 - $105,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $86,600.00 - $130,000.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.