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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer - Mission Assurance to provide support to our Roy, Utah, Sentinel team.  This role will assist in definition and monitoring of mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure program mission success. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What Youll Get To Do:

• Review and preliminary program risk assessment and adjudication of GIDEP alerts including incorporation of IWO partner reviews and supplier GIDEP SDRL submittals in partnership with Engineering, Supplier Mission Assurance, Global Supply Chain and Program Management. Support Alert Review Board (ARB) activities, actively manage Sentinel system metrics, and incorporate findings into program CDRL submittals.

• Provide leadership and support to ensuring Mission Assurance Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) and Supplier Data Requirements List (SDRL) deliverables are prepared and delivered on time. 

• Additional responsibilities may include assistance to the Segment Quality Managers with all Sentinel Mission Assurance /Program Management requirements.  

• Assist in the preparation and execution of program Preventive and Corrective Action Board (PCAB) root cause investigations, collection and analysis of Sentinel Program Metrics, and assistance in preparation of Program Management Program Review packages. 

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  

• 401k  

• Educational Assistance  

• Life Insurance  

• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   

• Paid Time Off   

• Health & Wellness Resources   

• Employee Discounts  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.  

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s in Science Degree and 8 years of experience; or 6 years of experience with a Masters degree; or 4 years of experience with a PhD

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need 

• Experience in developing and implementing Mission Assurance or Quality Assurance plans

• Experience in quality management systems to support program processes, audits and improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance

• Experience in Missile Systems/Sub-Systems design, production or sustainment

• Experience in process monitoring, data collection, analysis, and metric reporting for overall program and segments

• Lean Six Sigma training/certification

• Experience with risk analysis and root cause investigations

Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.