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Principal Engineer Mission Assurance (Level 3/4)

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Principal Engineer Mission Assurance / Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite.

What You'll Get To Do:

  • Define and monitor mission‑assurance specifications and processes to ensure program success.
  • Ensure quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability of program deliverables, subcontractors, and suppliers in line with contractual requirements.
  • Conducts variance and trend analysis on program performance, providing data‑driven input to resource‑allocation discussions.
  • Oversee software and hardware design‑development, coordinating technical teams and stakeholders.
  • Clarify internal and contractual requirements and establish compliance pathways.
  • Participate in technical reviews (SAARR, PDR, CDR) to verify system designs against project requirements.
  • Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to confirm adherence to regulatory and compliance standards.
  • Apply quantitative, predictive analysis to assess risks and opportunities, communicate findings to the project manager, and proactively flag risk‑acceptance issues.
  • Manage configuration control, including CCB processes and the effectivity of design changes.
  • Utilize standard engineering/manufacturing tools, methodologies, and applicable standards.
  • Identify product nonconformances, analyze root‑cause/corrective‑action trends, and drive preventative actions.
  • Apply QMS principles to resolve quality‑system questions and concerns.
  • Use advanced problem‑solving techniques, metrics, and data analysis to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence.
  • Evaluate compliance with program requirements and support requirements flow‑down to supplier quality.
  • Verify measurement, inspection, and test methods to meet specification criteria.
  • Interpret complex contracts and engage customers to resolve contractual and compliance issues.
  • Provide requirements‑verification assurance, ensuring requirements meet quality and compliance standards; develop supporting work products (e.g., NGPro).
  • Generate Basis of Estimate documentation for proposals.

This position can be filled as a Principal Engineer Mission Assurance or Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Engineer Mission Assurance:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field 5 years of experience; Master's degree in STEM field with 3 years of experience.
  • Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams.
  • Experience supporting Program corrective action board.
  • Experience reviewing and verifying requirements to flow downs on contracts or other documentation.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance:

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM field 8 years of experience; Master's degree in STEM field with 6 years of experience.
  • Experience reading and interpreting specifications, schematics and block diagrams.
  • Experience supporting Program corrective action board.
  • Experience reviewing and verifying requirements to flow downs on contracts or other documentation.
  • Experience with ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 Quality Management System.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
  • U.S. citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with quality engineering principles, manufacturing operations, product inspection, test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, inspection methods, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.
  • Experience with RF hardware and software
  • Experience with RF test equipment such as oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator
  • Experience with quality assurance and risk management methodologies.
  • Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies such as 8D or 5 Why.
  • Greenbelt certification.
  • Experience working with suppliers to support quality issues in supply chain.
  • Experience with performing and reviewing First Article inspections (FAI)
  • Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
  • Experience with SAP and data analysis methods and tools.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

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