Sr Principal Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer
Sr Principal Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer
Full Job Description
Requisition ID: R10185874
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Interim Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be in Orlando, Florida. If you are up for a challenge on an exciting program with plenty of growth opportunities, come join us!
The successful candidate will provide Quality and Mission Assurance support for the Cross-Domain Handling of Releasable Data (CHORD) portfolio. CHORD is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) two-domain Cross Domain Solution (CDS). The CHORD portfolio comprises multiple contract awards and with various customers. The QMA Engineer will have responsibility for ensuring product, process, and supplier requirements are met while achieving high levels of quality, customer satisfaction, program execution, and on time delivery. The QMA Engineer will support all aspects of quality and mission assurance for the program.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leading all quality processes for the program (e.g., audits, independent reviews, quality planning, quality documentation, vendors, parts, program corrective action tracking/reporting, program reporting)
• Quality representation in program baseline management activities (e.g., Milestone Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDRs), CCB, peer reviews, code reviews, release planning, configuration management, CCB, test witnessing)
• Active participant in Program Management and Agile Execution (e.g., Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Sprint Retrospectives, metrics, PMRs, IPRS, plus list above) to include working with Scrum master and program team on making process improvements
• Perform document, drawings, CDRLs, and software code audits/reviews to ensure compliance to requirements and standards
• Perform Software Reviews, Witness Test, Demos and run verifications
• Generate and report program Quality Metrics (e.g., IPRS, monthly reports)
• Support Program Risk & Opportunity Management Board (ROMB) and processes (e.g., monthly risk meetings, monthly risk reporting, PMRs, Risks)
• Perform Program & Supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis and drive corrective actions to closure
• Identify, lead, and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and program profitability
• Generate and maintain program's AS9100 Rev D compliance matrix
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities below:
Sr Principal Quality Engineer:
• Bachelors' STEM degree plus 8+ years of experience (Master's degree 6 years of experience) in a quality, mission assurance, or related engineering role
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance (Interim Secret is acceptable)
• Experience performing the duties of a quality assurance with Cross Domain Solutions
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)
• Experience with Software Quality Assurance (familiar with Software development life cycle)
• Must be able to multi-task and quickly adapt to change when issues arise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal business/technical teams and external customers.
• Travel as required (minimal) up to 10%
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Must be able to work on-site in Orlando, Florida
Preferred Qualifications:
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or AS9100 Lead Auditor Trained/Certified.
• AGILE / SCRUM TEAM process experience & training
• SAP MRP/ERP usage & reporting is a plus
Salary Range: $107,800 - $161,800
The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Interim Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1
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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Quality & Mission Assurance Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position will be in Orlando, Florida. If you are up for a challenge on an exciting program with plenty of growth opportunities, come join us!
The successful candidate will provide Quality and Mission Assurance support for the Cross-Domain Handling of Releasable Data (CHORD) portfolio. CHORD is a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) two-domain Cross Domain Solution (CDS). The CHORD portfolio comprises multiple contract awards and with various customers. The QMA Engineer will have responsibility for ensuring product, process, and supplier requirements are met while achieving high levels of quality, customer satisfaction, program execution, and on time delivery. The QMA Engineer will support all aspects of quality and mission assurance for the program.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leading all quality processes for the program (e.g., audits, independent reviews, quality planning, quality documentation, vendors, parts, program corrective action tracking/reporting, program reporting)
• Quality representation in program baseline management activities (e.g., Milestone Reviews (SRR, PDR, CDRs), CCB, peer reviews, code reviews, release planning, configuration management, CCB, test witnessing)
• Active participant in Program Management and Agile Execution (e.g., Sprint Planning, Sprint Execution, Sprint Retrospectives, metrics, PMRs, IPRS, plus list above) to include working with Scrum master and program team on making process improvements
• Perform document, drawings, CDRLs, and software code audits/reviews to ensure compliance to requirements and standards
• Perform Software Reviews, Witness Test, Demos and run verifications
• Generate and report program Quality Metrics (e.g., IPRS, monthly reports)
• Support Program Risk & Opportunity Management Board (ROMB) and processes (e.g., monthly risk meetings, monthly risk reporting, PMRs, Risks)
• Perform Program & Supplier Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis and drive corrective actions to closure
• Identify, lead, and participate in continuous improvement projects to improve quality, efficiency, customer satisfaction, and program profitability
• Generate and maintain program's AS9100 Rev D compliance matrix
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities below:
Sr Principal Quality Engineer:
• Bachelors' STEM degree plus 8+ years of experience (Master's degree 6 years of experience) in a quality, mission assurance, or related engineering role
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance (Interim Secret is acceptable)
• Experience performing the duties of a quality assurance with Cross Domain Solutions
• Experience with ISO 9001/AS9100 Quality Management System (QMS)
• Experience with Software Quality Assurance (familiar with Software development life cycle)
• Must be able to multi-task and quickly adapt to change when issues arise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with internal business/technical teams and external customers.
• Travel as required (minimal) up to 10%
• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action.
• Must be able to work on-site in Orlando, Florida
Preferred Qualifications:
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or AS9100 Lead Auditor Trained/Certified.
• AGILE / SCRUM TEAM process experience & training
• SAP MRP/ERP usage & reporting is a plus
Salary Range: $107,800 - $161,800
The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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