Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Apply quantitative, predictive analysis to evaluate key performance indicators/metrics, risks and opportunities, report findings to management, and proactively escalate risk‑acceptance issues

• Identify product nonconformances, analyze root‑cause/corrective‑action trends, and drive preventive actions

• 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 (SAARR, PDR, CDR) to verify system designs against project requirements

• Conduct comprehensive contract reviews to confirm adherence to regulatory and compliance standards

• Utilize common engineering/manufacturing tools, methodologies, and standards

• Apply QMS principles to resolve quality‑system questions and concerns

• Use advanced problem‑solving tools and data metrics to determine root causes and implement corrective actions, preventing recurrence

• Verify compliance with program requirements and support flow‑down to supplier quality

• Apply methods for verifying measurements, inspections, and test requirements

• Interpret complex contracts, engage customers, and resolve contractual and compliance issues

• Provide requirements‑verification assurance, developing supporting work products (e.g., NGPro) to meet quality and compliance standards

• Generate Basis of Estimate documentation for proposals

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or a PhD and 4 years of relevant experience

• Ability to lead investigations, organize and analyze data, and present corrective action board investigations

• Experience with Data Analytics and Statistical Analysis methods and techniques

• ​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

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance

• US Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with performing and reviewing First Article inspections (FAI)

• Experience with root caus