Sr. Principal Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

43d•$123,400 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 8 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience, or a Master's degree in STEM and 6 years of Manufacturing experience or relevant experience.
Ability to lead investigations, organize data, and present corrective action board investigations
Ability to report status updates and technical data to directors and managers
Ability to review and verify requirements to flow downs on contracts or other documentation
Familiarity with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001
Strong interpretation skills with technical drawings and GD&T
Experience with root cause and corrective action methodologies such as 8D or 5 Why
Experience with conducting audits to verify internal procedures are being followed
Experience working with suppliers to support supplier corrective actions
Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
US Citizenship required

Nice To Haves

Experience with performing and reviewing First Article inspections (FAI)
Experience with Material Review Boards (MRBs)
Experience with leading audits requested by 3rd parties such as customers or DCMA
Experience with J-STD-001, IPC-610 and IPC-620

Responsibilities

Define and monitor mission‑assurance specifications and processes to ensure program success
Ensure quality, risk, safety, reliability, and maintainability of deliverables, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements
Leads comprehensive performance reviews on program performance and risks and advises on resource re‑allocation
Clarify internal and contract requirements and establish clear compliance paths
Participate in technical reviews (PDR, CDR) to verify system designs against project requirements
Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to confirm adherence to regulatory and compliance standards
Apply quantitative, predictive analysis to evaluate risks and opportunities
Manage configuration management, (First Article Inspections and Physical Control Audits)
Utilize common engineering/manufacturing tools, methodologies, and standards
Identify product nonconformances, analyze root‑cause/corrective‑action trends, and drive preventive actions
Apply AS9100 principles to resolve quality‑system questions and concerns
Verify compliance with program requirements and support flow‑down to supplier quality
Generate Basis of Estimate documentation for proposals