Engineer Mission Assurance 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Iuka, MS

5d • $75,100 - $139,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring an Engineer Mission Assurance or Principal Mission Assurance to support its team in Iuka, Mississippi. The role focuses on program quality assurance, inspection planning, compliance with contract and engineering requirements, corrective action, and continuous improvement. The position requires an active DOD Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance is not available.

The opening is on A shift: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with 10-hour shifts. Work schedules can vary. The primary-level salary range is $75,100–$112,700, and the secondary-level salary range is $93,300–$139,900. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. The application period is estimated at 20 days from the posting date, subject to change based on business needs and candidate availability.

Requirements

• For Engineer Mission Assurance: active DOD Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• For Engineer Mission Assurance: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of manufacturing or quality experience.
• For Principal Engineer Mission Assurance: active DOD Secret Security Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• For Principal Engineer Mission Assurance: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant manufacturing or quality experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of experience.
• Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Experience with Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.

Nice To Haves

• Prior aircraft manufacturing experience.
• Knowledge of Inspection Plans and First Article Inspections.
• Ability to read and interpret GD&T drawings.
• Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles.
• Knowledge of data analysis methods and tools.
• Background in Composites.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement program quality inspection plans.
• Work with Engineering to ensure part requirements are correctly described and documented in production work plans.
• Participate in corrective action or improvement teams and promote the use of data in improvement efforts.
• Prepare first article inspection packages for internal approval or presentation to the final customer.
• Process MRB nonconformances.
• Support Program, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.
• Conduct or support internal audits, process observations, and area assessments.
• Ensure contract requirements are met and documentation complies with engineering requirements.
• Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level