Sentinel - Sr Principal Mission Assurance Engineer (12634-1)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nJoin Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world\u2019s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal Program Mission Assurance (MA) Quality Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force\u2019s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.\n\nRoles and Responsibilities\n\n * Support MA functions to ensure mission success through technical reviews of all program drawings, contract, and requirements documents as required.\n\n * Technical reviews of all GBSD drawings, SOW\u2019s, Requirements documents as required.\n\n * Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of GBSD achievements.\n\n * Assesses GBSD performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.\n\n * Assist the Program Quality Managers (PQM) with all GBSD Mission Assurance /Program Management requirements.\n\n * Develop, implement and maintain the GBSD Program Quality Plans.\n\n * Assign program tasks to the functional area PQE\u2019s.\n\n * Lead and facilitate GBSD program FRBs ensuring identification of root cause and proper implementation of corrective actions and reach back and reach across.\n\n * Assist PQM in preparation and execution on of Program Preventive and Corrective Action Board (PCAB).\n\n * Develop and maintain GBSD Program Metrics.\n\n * Assist in the preparation of the Program Management Program Review packages.\n\n * Support PQM with GBSD Customer Corrective Action Requests.\n\n * Support IPT MA \u0026 QE in Conditional Acceptance requirements and flow down.\n\n * Monitor timely closure of Conditionally Accepted hardware and work corrective actions with IPT MA \u0026 QEs.\n\n * Support Engineering Review Boards with technical approvals.\n\n * Acceptance of functional and integrated test events.\n\n * Ensure quality requirements are met during construction activities.\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications\n\n * Bachelor of Science degree with 8 years of Mission/Quality experience; a Master\u2019s Degree with 6 years\u2019 experience; or a PhD Degree and 4 years\u2019 experience\n * Must be a US Citizen with ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance\n * Requires experience with ICBM systems\n * Requires experience in developing and implementing Mission Assurance or Quality Assurance plans\n * Requires experience with quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and improvement\n * Requires experience with manufacturing and test labs quality assurance processes\n * Requires experience with root cause corrective actions and MRB\n * Requires experience with peer reviews and review boards\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\n * Current/Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance with SAP access\n * Knowledge of construction quality or quality during construction operations\n * Experience with developmental and operational testing\n * Experience with Mission Assurance Engineering and Quality Engineering practices\n * Experience in Missile Systems/Sub-Systems design, construction, and sustainment\n * Experience in process monitoring, data collection, analysis, and metric reporting for overall program and segments\n * Current USACE Construction Quality Control Manager (QCM) certification\n * 3+ years experience in construction quality in a field environment\n * 3+ years quality experience within manufacturing and engineering environments\n * 3+ years experience conducting peer reviews\n * 3+ years Experience as a review board member\n\n\n\nPosition Benefits\n\nAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:\n\n * Medical, Dental \u0026 Vision coverage\n\n * 401k\n\n * Educational Assistance\n\n * Life Insurance\n\n * Employee Assistance Programs \u0026 Work/Life Solutions\n\n * Paid Time Off\n\n * Health \u0026 Wellness Resources\n\n * Employee Discounts \n\n\n\n\nThis position\u2019s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n