Mission Assurance Engineer Level 2/ 3 Northrop Grumman

• 4.0 Gilbert, AZ Job Details $79,300
• $147,600 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Client relationship management Communication with suppliers Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Quality risk management Customer engagement Supply chain management Systems engineering Vendor communication Manufacturing Project risk management Manufacturing company experience Supplier quality assurance (SQA) SDLC Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

No

CLEARANCE TYPE

None 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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Mission Assurance Engineer

• Level 2 or Level 3 located in Gilbert, AZ, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. In this role you will implement and enforce mission assurance plans for individual spacecraft flight hardware programs addressing design, manufacturing, integration, and test activities in accordance with company and contractual requirements. You will work as a member of an integrated product team inside of the NG Safety & Mission Assurance organization. Within this organization, you will work with various disciplines to address technical issues, meet program requirements, and ensure mission success. You will interface with customers, vendors, and with NG Manufacturing, Integration & Test, and Engineering organizations to identify and resolve mission assurance issues. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: Aids in the implementation of an effective Safety and Mission Assurance program in compliance with applicable customer contracts and other guidelines set forth by Flight Systems Group requirements throughout the contract life cycle. An understanding of basic requirement traceability principles will be paramount for this duty. Ensures contractual program requirements are flowed down internally and to suppliers, ensures compliance with customer contract, industry, and organizational requirements. Performs verification and validation requirements have been met.

Maintains close engagement with:

the Supplier Quality organization to drive improvements from key suppliers. the Software Assurance organization to drive improvements during the Software Development Life Cycle. the Design Assurance organization to drive improvements during the selection and implementation of Parts, Materials and Processes. the Configuration Management organization to ensure the implementation of document and data control requirements the Product Assurance organization to ensure the implementation of workmanship requirements, quality oversight and effective work center corrective action when issues arise The EHS (Environmental Health and Safety) organization to ensure a safe workplace for personnel and operations Reviews practices, procedures, and processes, seeking avenues to improve efficiency and effectiveness, reducing risk to product quality Interprets technical and mission assurance requirements, ensuring integration to program plans, specifications and product drawings as well as verification of implementation. Provide oversight in discrepancy identification, failure investigations, and cause / corrective action implementation. Aids failure and problem-solving analyses Represents Mission Assurance at various review boards including Configuration Control Board (CCB), Engineering Change Board (ECR), Risk and Opportunity Management Board (ROMB), Corrective Action Board (CAB), Readiness Reviews, & Failure/Material Review Board (FRB/MRB) Supports tracking and reporting metrics, mission specific risk issues & develop, and present internal & external Mission Assurance briefings. Understands the definition of risk and is able to quantify it Communicates the impacts and execution of program efforts, division quality, and contract requirements to all levels of the organization. May communicate to Government and customer representatives. Other duties as assigned Other duties as assigned This position can be filled at either a Level 2 or Level 3. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of professional experience

• OR•Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance U.S. Citizenship Experience working with vendors and working directly with customers. Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management. Understanding basic Quality principles such as Corrective Action Implementation, Disposition Implementation (Re-work, Repair, UAI, Scrap), and Process Control. Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of professional experience

• OR•Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience•OR•PhD with 1 year of professional experience.

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance U.S. Citizenship Direct program experience working with the following disciplines: Program Management Office, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Integration, Test & Launch, and Parts Materials & Process. Experience working with and managing subcontractors and working directly with customers. Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management. Understanding basic Quality principles such as Corrective Action Implementation, KPI Monitoring, Document control, Disposition Implementation (Re-work, Repair, UAI, Scrap), Competency Establishment and Process Control.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience on Space systems programs, such as payload, OR spacecraft bus, OR antenna, launch, OR ground systems, and/or operations and maintenance activities. Experience with the internal and external implementation of AS9100D Knowledge of EEE-INST-002, NASA-STD-6016 or other standards used for Part, Material or Process selection Experience with requirements management and the associated tools, i.e. DOORs supporting Validation and Verification Systems engineering experience on complex integrated systems. Experience on Government contracts. Extensive knowledge base in Cause Analysis tools, such as Ishikawa, FMEA, DOE, KTA (Kepner Tregoe Analysis) Experience interfacing with DCMA and Aerospace representatives Control Account Management experience with Earned Value Management practices. Familiarity with industry workmanship standards;

NASA, MIL, NAS, IPC.

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Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range:

$79,300.00

• $118,900.

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Secondary Level Salary Range:

$98,400.00

• $147,600.

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.