Quality Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman • Goleta, CA

1d • $83,400 - $155,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Quality Engineer at Level 2 or Level 3 in Goleta, California. The position is 100% onsite and does not accommodate telecommuting. The role provides technical leadership for quality assurance within Space Systems, guiding programs from requirements and design review through build and delivery. It focuses on process control, regulatory compliance, product quality, audits, root cause analysis, and supplier and customer coordination. The engineer may mentor junior engineers, work directly with program leadership and customers, and help solve complex quality challenges. The schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off. Travel is approximately 10% of the time.

The position may be filled at either Level 2 or Level 3. Level 2 requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and two years of professional experience, or a master’s degree and no professional experience; an additional four or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Level 3 requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and five years of professional experience, a master’s degree and three years, or a Ph.D. and one year; an additional four or more years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Both levels require U.S. citizenship and demonstrated expertise in quality management systems, root cause and corrective action leadership, MRB, inspection planning, data analytics, leadership, and communication. No clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree with 0 years of professional experience; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years, or a Ph.D. with 1 year; an additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Demonstrated expertise in QMS (AS9100/ISO 9001), root cause and corrective action leadership, MRB, and inspection planning.
• Demonstrated data analytics capability, including identifying defect trends and developing relevant mitigative solutions.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• U.S. citizenship.
• No clearance is required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced technical degree.
• QMS signature authority and customer coordination or regulatory audit experience.
• Hands-on experience with inspection tools, advanced measurement systems, and digital inspection technologies.
• Proven record of driving process and quality improvement.
• Experience in space or aerospace environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance activities for assigned programs, including internal and external audits, supplier assessments, and corrective action processes.
• Develop and implement quality plans, inspection procedures, and process improvements.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert and resource to engineering, manufacturing, and support teams.
• Analyze and present trends in product quality, process nonconformance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee the use of advanced quality and root cause tools; guide MRB activities and recommendation processes.
• Support design reviews, failure investigations, and resolution of technical issues with cross-functional partners.
• Mentor and coach less-experienced quality engineers.
• Represent the quality function in customer and supplier interactions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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