Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance - 11418

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. 

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Engineer- Mission Assurance to provide support to our Roy, Utah, Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD-Sentinel) team. 

This role will assist in definition and monitoring of mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure program mission success. 

Things you will 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 Space Systems, 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.  

  

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 9+ Years relevant professional experience or an additional 4 years of related experience in lieu of a degree; OR 7 Years of relevant experience with Masters; OR 4 Years of relevant experience with PhD.

• Active Secret Clearance (awarded within the past 6 years) with ability to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance

• U.S. Citizenship eligible for Special Access Program Clearance

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance.

• Experience with Mission Assurance Engineering and Quality Engineering practices

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

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

• Leadership experience within manufacturing and engineering environments

• Previous technical experience with ICBM

Salary Range: $112,000.00 - $168,000.00

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 candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.