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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Associate Quality Engineer — a full-time, based in Palmdale, CA role ($69k–$104k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
2027 Associate Quality Engineer
Location: United States-California-Palmdale
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer. This position will be located fully on-site at our Aeronautics Sector in Palmdale, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Assurance organization. This position’s standard work schedule is a 4/10 work week, to allow employees every Friday off.
Example Responsibilities:
Responsible for the implementation of Mission Assurance principles across the program to ensure compliance with contractual, regulatory and NG requirements
Support coordination and implementation of all engineering activities, ensuring all individual IPT plans are sufficient quality, completeness, and detail (technical, cost, schedule)
Execute an integrated mission assurance plan for the program along with supporting plans that align with contractual requirements and stakeholder goals
Advocates and implements continuous improvement opportunities, identifying and executing tasks to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of NG processes
Investigates quality problems, issues, and failures through root cause investigation and corrective action implementation
Performs technical issue assessment, provides technical guidance, and plans for resolution
Support and provide guidance for all program engineering processes from project inception to project completion
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Quality Engineer (T01)
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by March 2027.
Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, or similar STEM degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite).
Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access will be required prior to commencement of employment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Current Active Secret or Top Secret clearance
Inactive Secret or Top Secret clearance, debriefed within the last two years
Pay Range:
$69,400 - $104,000/year
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Associate Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Associate Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman is $69,000 - $104,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Associate Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Associate Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman include: QA, Process Improvement, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
What is the seniority level for Associate Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman?
Associate Quality Engineer at Northrop Grumman is a Entry level position.
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