Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance at Northrop Grumman in Woodland Hills, CA

Requisition ID: R10188411
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1
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. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance located in Woodland Hills, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Mission Assurance (MA) plans, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, program management, suppliers, and customers to implement mission assurance strategies.
• Provide quality and reliability expertise during design and development phases, including participation in design reviews, risk assessments, and failure mode analysis (FMEA).
• Collaborate with systems, hardware, and software engineering teams to drive quality into the design and ensure robust verification and validation processes.
• Lead root cause and corrective action (RCCA) investigations to address non-conformances, ensuring effective resolution and continuous improvement.
• Interface with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure the quality and reliability of materials and components used in mission-critical systems.
• Support failure investigations, anomaly resolution, and risk management activities for complex aerospace and defense systems.
• Develop and track mission assurance metrics to monitor program health and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements, such as AS9100, ISO 9001, and MIL-STD specifications.
• Engage with program leadership, manufacturing, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration of mission assurance activities throughout the product lifecycle.
This position is a standard 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 work schedule allows employees to work Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This is an on-site position located at our Woodland Hills, CA facility!
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Quality, Engineering, or related STEM related discipline with 8 years of experience: Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; PhD with 3 years of experience.
• Experience with quality systems, risk management, failure analysis, and reliability engineering principles.
• Experience with quality standards (ISO 9001) and regulatory requirements.
• Experience working cross-functionally with engineering, supply chain, and program management teams.
• U.S. Citizenship required with Active Clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with military and government specifications.
• Experience with design assurance, mission assurance in aerospace/defense programs, military and/or government specifications.
• Experience with hardware verification, validation, and test methodologies.
• Experience with aerospace quality standards (AS9100).
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Experience in development programs and working within an engineering environment to guide teams through design maturation, risk mitigation, and process refinement.
Salary Range: $137,400 - $206,000
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.