Mission Assurance Engineer 2/3
About The Position
Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Mission Assurance Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The role implements and enforces mission assurance plans for spacecraft flight hardware programs across design, manufacturing, integration, and test, in accordance with company and contractual requirements. As part of an integrated product team in the Safety & Mission Assurance organization, the engineer works across disciplines to address technical issues, meet program requirements, and support mission success. The role interfaces with customers, vendors, and Northrop Grumman Manufacturing, Integration & Test, and Engineering organizations to identify and resolve mission and flight assurance issues. The work includes verifying production, test, and quality records; preparing quality reports; organizing product quality and nonconformance data; supporting quality plans and documentation; assisting with corrective actions and nonconformance management; identifying process gaps and supporting continuous improvement; and coordinating with engineering, manufacturing, and production personnel. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off, and requires travel 25% of the time. It may be filled at Level 2 or Level 3.
Requirements
- For Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 0 years of professional experience.
- For Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and 3 years of professional experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance.
- Direct program experience working with Program Management Office, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Integration, Test & Launch, and Parts Materials & Process disciplines.
- Experience working with and managing subcontractors and working directly with customers.
- Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management.
- Proficiency in proposal and Basis of Estimate development.
Nice To Haves
- Experience on space systems programs, such as payload, spacecraft bus, antenna, launch, ground systems, and/or operations and maintenance activities.
- Experience implementing AS9100D internally and externally.
- Knowledge of standards used for part, material, or process selection.
- Experience with requirements management and associated tools, such as DOORs, supporting validation and verification.
- Systems engineering experience on complex integrated systems.
- Experience on government contracts.
- Extensive knowledge of cause analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, and KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis).
- Experience interfacing with DCMA and Aerospace representatives.
- Control Account Management experience with Earned Value Management practices.
- Familiarity with industry workmanship standards, including NASA, MIL, NAS, and IPC.
Responsibilities
- Perform detailed verification and reconciliation of production, test, and quality records across multiple systems to ensure data completeness and accuracy.
- Assist in preparing and releasing quality reports, including inspection records, test results, and nonconformance summaries, with emphasis on traceability and accuracy.
- Collect and organize product quality, process defect, and nonconformance data; support basic trend analysis and reporting for cross-functional teams.
- Assist in developing and maintaining quality plans, inspection checklists, and work instructions for consistent production-floor execution.
- Support definition and control of product and process quality characteristics; update control plans and quality documentation as requirements evolve.
- Participate in process verification activities, including checklists, forms, and templates, to ensure procedures are followed and records are audit-ready.
- Support corrective action processes by gathering and validating objective evidence, tracking closure, and ensuring documentation meets internal and customer requirements.
- Identify process gaps and recurring documentation errors; propose and track improvements, verify implementation, and ensure updates are reflected in procedures and forms.
- Assist senior quality engineers in reviewing nonconformances, documenting dispositions, and managing facility nonconformance records, including closure tracking and accurate documentation of rework, scrap, or repair actions.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and production-floor personnel to communicate quality requirements, resolve quality issues, and support production.
- Provide concise updates to team members and supervisors on quality issues, nonconformance status, and required actions; support cross-functional containment activities when issues arise.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
