RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to support the RQ-4 Enterprise under the Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Targeting (AISR&T) Business Unit. This role is in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), California. The selected candidate will be assigned to the RQ-4 Mission Assurance Program Manager (MAPM) providing direct support under the TRMC (Range Hawk) MA IPT lead.
Essential Job Functions:
Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs. Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements. Assesses program performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.
Duties to include but are not limited to:
- Perform Engineering Design and document peer reviews
- Represents Mission Assurance leadership in program meetings
- Lead/facilitate Root Cause Corrective Actions as the responsible program MA engineer
- Support as Deputy/sub-IPT lead for TRMC (Range Hawk)
- Engage as a business facing program MA engineer
- Interface with customer and government (DCMA) on Quality matters
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 5 years relevant experience.
- 2+ years performing MRB, qualified in the Quality role
- 2+ years facilitating/leading Root Cause Corrective Actions
- Currently hold an U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance and the ability to maintain
- Must have the ability to travel ~10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in Autonomous (Unmanned) or Aerospace programs
- Experience with AS9100D standard
- Experience in a business facing role
- Experience interfacing directly with customer / DCMA
- Experience with EVMS, Earned Value Management System as a Cost Account Manager; perform CAM duties
- Experience with TeamCenter and Crucible
- Ample knowledge facilitating/leading Root Cause and Corrective Action investigations utilizing CPATS tool
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00
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.