Northrop Grumman · 9 hours ago
2026 Associate Mission Assurance Engineer - R10220685
Clearfield, UT
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$66K/yr - $99K/yrNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, and they are seeking an Associate Mission Assurance Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will monitor mission assurance program specifications and processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure compliance with contractual requirements to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee mission assurance processes to guarantee program success
Partner with teams to implement process improvements and reduce material review board (MRB) issues
Assess and mitigate risks related to performance and compliance
Promote a collaborative work environment that values diverse perspectives and ideas
Develop and implement program quality inspection plans
Work with the Engineering team to ensure that part requirements are correctly described and documented in the production work plans
Participate with corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data to assist in the improvement effort
Preparation of first article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final customer
Processing of MRB nonconformances
Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes
Conduct or support internal audits, process observations, and area assessments
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met
Qualification
Required
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2026
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (science, technology, engineering or math) degree
Experience conveying technical information (both written and verbal)
Experience with M.S. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start
Preferred
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
Prior manufacturing experience
Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings
Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods
Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections
Knowledge of continuous improvement principles
Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools
Background in Composites
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Founded in 1994
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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