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Principal/Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer

Northrop Grumman Huntsville, AL

Huntsville, AL

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$109k - $204k/yr Full time Mission Assurance Quality Assurance

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Job Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to support the SLCM-N Program Quality & Mission Assurance Team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role emphasizes mission assurance through a robust Quality Management System (QMS), supplier quality oversight, and disciplined execution of audits, risk management, and corrective actions.

Location and Work Model

Location: Huntsville, AL (onsite)
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Standard schedule: 9/80 (nine-hour days Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off)

Compensation

Salary range (Primary): USD 108,800 - 163,200 per year
Salary range (Secondary): USD 135,800 - 203,600 per year

Role Summary

The selected candidate will establish and tailor QMS processes, integrate mission assurance requirements into program execution, and perform audits and oversight across in-house and supplier-provided items. Responsibilities include supplier evaluation and control, risk management, discrepancy and failure investigation oversight, and delivery of metrics and reporting to management and customers.

Core Responsibilities

Review and extract quality and mission assurance requirements from contracts, statements of work, specifications, test plans/procedures, and reports.
Establish, implement, and maintain program mission assurance plans and practices for both in-house and supplier-provided items.
Tailor and implement QMS procedures (AS9100/ISO 9001); conduct internal audits and drive closure of nonconformances.
Integrate mission assurance requirements into program plans, product documents, and supplier contracts/purchase orders.
Ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
Develop and implement supplier quality evaluation and control systems aligned with contract and Northrop Grumman requirements.
Assess supplier processes and product quality against contractual, regulatory, and technical standards.
Lead supplier risk management, including classification, pre-award capability assessments, and source selection evaluations.
Conduct supplier audits, performance assessments, and product/process verification; monitor performance trends and report risks.
Manage supplier nonconformances, waivers, deviations, and MRB activities; lead root cause and corrective/preventive actions.
Oversee source inspections and coordinate with customers; verify End Item Data Packages and travelers prior to shipment.
Maintain the approved supplier list and SAP Vendor/Part Master data; use performance data to evaluate supplier capability.
Interface with program management, engineering, procurement, and supplier management to align procurements with mission assurance objectives.
Communicate supplier performance, quality status, and risks to senior management and key stakeholders.
Provide oversight of discrepancy reviews, failure investigations, and trend analysis; implement improvements to key quality metrics.
Represent Mission Assurance as required at MRB, CCB, FRB, PMR, software peer reviews, TRB, and SRR.
Conduct CDRL reviews, supplier audits, and inspections.
Witness software testing, qualification, and integration/test; provide lab support for software test readiness.
Develop and deliver metrics, reports, and presentations for management and customers.

Required Qualifications

Citizenship and clearance: U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, current and within scope (investigation within the last 6 years)
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a company-defined timeframe
Experience developing, planning, and implementing quality methods and strategies for procured items (design, procurement, acceptance, and use)
Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 requirements and QMS implementation
Experience performing internal and/or supplier quality audits
Experience with root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action tools
Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical documentation
Willingness and ability to travel 25–50% of the time
Principal level: Bachelor’s in Science from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience, OR a PhD and 1 year of relevant experience
Sr. Principal level: Bachelor’s in Science from an accredited university 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

Technology and Tools

AS9100
ISO 9001
SAP
Jira
Confluence

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts

Relocation Assistance

No relocation assistance available

Clearance Required for Start

Yes
Clearance type: Secret

Additional Information

Application period: estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Lead auditor experience and/or formal training for AS9100/ISO 9001
Experience in implementing AS9145 in a program and its supply chain
Extensive on-site experience with aerospace/defense industry suppliers
Six Sigma or Lean certification
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar professional certification
Experience with enterprise tools (e.g., SAP, Jira, Confluence)
Demonstrated success building and maintaining positive supplier relationships and resolving supplier quality issues

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