RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 Mission Systems (NGMS) is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance located in our San Diego, CA Rancho Carmel facility!

What you'll get to do:

Define and monitor 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.As a Mission Assurance professional on the F-35 CNI Quality and Mission Excellence team you are first and foremost committed to treating all people with respect.You model personal growth and are a feverish champion for continuous development both personally and for your peers.You are someone that always chooses to act with integrity, and you believe that high ethical and moral standards characterize who you are by the things you choose to do.You are someone that chooses to enable your team to achieve predictable and balanced results all while also satisfying the needs of both your internal and external customers.You have a track record that proves you know how to support a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment that will attract, retain, and encourage diverse and engaged talent.You choose to build trusted and valued partner relationships and you're effective at verbal and written communications.You choose to deliver perfection, strive for continuous improvement and respond vigorously to change.Consistently work to ensure that your team and the teams you support are armed with the information and tools needed for optimal performance.

The ideal candidate must be familiar with project management and be able to work in a fast-paced team environment that builds and executes strategies that result in sustainable value creation. This is not a remote position.

Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Engineer Mission Assurance:

Bachelor Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience.

Experience interfacing with suppliers, customers, work associates/teams, and/or management.

Experience with Quality Management System.

Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or a Master's Degree in a STEM related discipline.

Experience with quality engineering, inspection methods, production control, manufacturing operations, product test & evaluation, reliability, root cause analysis, defect analysis, control of nonconforming material, product sell off, shipping and product support as they apply to quality.

PMP certification or experience.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite skills - Project Management

Experience with FAI (First Article Inspection)

Lean/Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification and/or experience to help drive continuous improvement.

CAM/Earned Value certification/experience

Active Secret Clearance.

What We Can Offer You –
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the 
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. 

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.