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Associate Engineer Quality

Northrop Grumman

On-site
Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Entry
$69k–$104kPosted 2w ago

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Job description

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Associate Engineer Quality — a full-time, based in Palmdale, CA role ($69k–$104k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.

Associate Engineer Quality

Location: United States-California-Palmdale

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an Associate Quality Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Palmdale, CA. Telecommute/remote is not an option for this position. This position’s standard work schedule is a 4/10 work week, to allow employees every Friday off.

Quality Engineer will:

  • 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: 

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace) from and accredited university

  • Understanding of engineering systems

  • Understanding of DoD Mil specs and/or industry standards

  • Ability to work in a multi-disciplined team environment, to develop solutions for complicated issues both technical and procedural

  • Understanding of root cause analysis

  • Ability to obtain active US DoD secret security clearance and program special access

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active top-secret security clearance with program access

Primary Level Salary Range: $69,400.00 - $104,000.00

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.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the salary for Associate Engineer Quality at Northrop Grumman?

The estimated salary range for Associate Engineer Quality at Northrop Grumman is $69,000 - $104,000 USD per year.

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