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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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 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 seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position can be hired at a Quality Engineer or a Principal level.

What You'll Get to Do:

The Quality Engineer develops, modifies, applies and maintains quality evaluation and control systems and protocols for processing materials into partially finished or finished materials product. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Devises and implements methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment. Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications. Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements. May specialize in the areas of design, incoming material, production control, product evaluation and reliability, inventory control and/or research and development as they apply to product or process quality. May be certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.

Basic Qualifications for a Quality Engineer:

Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in qualify; OR a minimum of 0 years in quality with Masters degree in related STEM field

Experience with SAP, ISE and CADSTAR.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with dispositioning hardware for quality related issues in a manufacturing facility.

Experience with Program Quality Engineering in a Defense Industry

Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) process.

Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.

Experience with Earned Value and budgeting.

Experience in support of proposals and quoting of Quality hours in bids.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Quality Engineer:

Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in qualify; OR a minimum of 3 years in quality with Masters in related STEM degree

Experience with SAP, ISE and CADSTAR.

Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

US citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with dispositioning hardware for quality related issues in a manufacturing facility.

Experience with Program Quality Engineering in a Defense Industry

Experience with Material Review Board (MRB) process.

Experience with electrical or mechanical design requirements and specifications.

Experience with Earned Value and budgeting.

Experience in support of proposals and quoting of Quality hours in bids.

Salary Range: $77,600.00 - $116,400.00Salary Range 2: $95,800.00 - $143,600.00

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.

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.