Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago
Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance - R10220036
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$142K/yr - $213K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements, seeking a Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to join their team. The role involves supporting program depot maintenance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and overseeing product qualification testing and audits.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Participate/Facilitate root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations to address non-conformances, ensuring effective resolution and continuous improvement
Execute non-conformance processing from initiate to disposition and collaborate with internal and external customers
Deliver fact-based decision points to leadership through daily/weekly metrics and reviews
Ensure product qualification and provide guidance through AS9100 FAI process
Collaborate with manufacturing operations to ensure quality standards are in place
Working knowledge of DD FORM 250; Hardware Kit Reviews; Contractual Documents; Government Source Inspection (GSI); Product Quality Deficiency Reports (PQDR); Pre-Induction and Delivery of Air Vehicles; and Factory Accountability
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline
8 years' experience related to Engineering, Manufacturing, Program Integration; 6 years' with Masters; 4 years with PhD
High competence in AS9100 nonconforming material processing
Accomplished in Lean Six Sigma and Root Cause Analysis processes
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret level clearance, including Special Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
The ability to work 1st shift and any work schedule
Preferred
Aerospace, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering background
Experience engaging with manufacturing on the shop floor to provide solutions
Program Depot Maintenance (PDM)
AS9100D Certified
Certified Quality Engineer
Secret Clearance Periodic Re-investigation within the last 5 years
Special Access Program (SAP) Current
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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