Staff Mission Assurance Engineer - Program Quality

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We are looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we ’II support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you ’II have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems seeks a seasoned Staff Mission Assurance Engineer - Program Quality to serve as the sector-wide authority for program quality. This program quality engineering subject matter expert will serve as the sector authority on program-level quality practices, providing guidance, governance, and technical expertise across multiple programs without direct ownership.  This role ensures consistent application of quality standards, risk-based thinking, and best practices to improve program execution, reduce escapes, and strengthen customer confidence. 

This position will be based full-time on-site in Linthicum, MD near the Baltimore area.  

  

What You'll Get To Do:

• Define and standardize program quality frameworks and best practices

• Ensure consistent interpretation and application of quality management system and customer requirements 

• Act as the go-to authority for Program Quality across the Sector 

• Provides consulting and advising support to Program quality engineers and program managers 

• Advise on quality planning, risk identification, mitigation and compliance strategies 

• Support critical program milestones in proposal phase, PDR, CDR, and PRR 

• Identify systemic risk across programs for escalation 

• Support resolution of high visibility escapes, customer issues, and audit findings 

• Provide independent assessment and challenge assumptions when needed 

• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, effectively influencing stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience; or a Master's degree and 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD and 8 years of relevant experience 

• Program quality experience through all life-cycle phases 

• Demonstrated expertise in program level quality systems (gate reviews, APQP, etc). 

• Strong knowledge of relevant quality standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, IATF 16949, etc.).  

• Demonstrated experience supporting multiple programs and sites 

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance

• U.S Citizenship Required

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience leading large programs as a Quality lead 

• Professional certifications: CQA, CQE, CQM, Six Sigma certification  

• Background in regulated industries (aerospace, automotive, medical devices, energy).  

• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary improvement projects with measurable results. 

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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 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.