Sr. Principal Quality Engineer

Sr Principal Quality EngineerAt 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 currently seeking a Sr Principal Quality Engineer to join our team in Linthicum, MD.What You'll Get To Do:The successful candidate will develop and maintain quality control systems while partnering with engineering and manufacturing to ensure standards are met. The role designs and executes inspection and testing methods, conducts QA testing and statistical analysis to evaluate product/equipment performance and nonconformance impacts, and audits quality systems to drive corrective actions and maintain compliant documentation. As part of the Quality Systems Engineering team, this candidate will also support enterprise quality tools and shop-floor transactions, manages quality data access/changes, and supports requirements, testing, and continuous improvements for new tools and infrastructure.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) field with a minimum of 8 years of engineering experience in Quality Assurance, which can include investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field of work, performing technical job functions; OR a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience in Quality Assurance, which can include investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field of work performing technical job functions with a Masters Degree in a STEM field; OR a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in Quality Assurance, which can include investigating failures and identifying root causes or in Manufacturing, Process, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering field of work, performing technical job functions with a PhD Degree in a STEM fieldExperience with Program Quality Engineering and/or Factory Floor Quality in a Defense IndustryAbility to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearanceUS citizenship requiredPreferred Qualifications:Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) process and AS9102 First Article Inspection(FAI)Experience with continuous improvement techniques and/or performing Quality Management System(QMS) auditsExperience performing root cause and corrective action analysisKnowledge and experience with SAPPrimary Level Salary Range: $123,400.00 - $185,000.00The 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.