
Sr Principal Software Quality Engineer - 16508 - R10212438
Northrop Grumman • Roy, Utah, United States
Salary: USD 113,500–170,300 per year
Role & seniority: Sr Principal Software Quality Engineer (telework)
Stack/tools: Software Quality Assurance (SQA); QMS processes; audits; data collection/metrics; RCCA; supplier surveillance; experience with DoD/contractual requirements; Agile knowledge (preferred); AS9100 audit training (preferred)
Top 3 responsibilities
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Ensure supplier software quality programs meet contractual QMS requirements and conduct supplier surveillance audits
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Execute SQA tasks across programs, reviews of supplier work products (plans, procedures, specs) for contractual compliance
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Support supplier management meetings and participate in formal milestone reviews; collect/analyze metrics; drive root-cause actions
Must-have skills
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Active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance (and ability to obtain SAP approval)
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8+ years with Bachelors, 6+ with Masters, or 4+ with PhD in relevant field; knowledge of SQA processes
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Experience in audits, data analysis, metrics reporting, and RCCA
Nice-to-haves
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Active Top Secret clearance
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Knowledge of Agile, Cyber Engineering processes; project management experience; AS9100 audit training
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Strong verbal/written communication
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Location & work type: Telework; travel ~50% (on-site/partner sites as needed)
Full Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 50% 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.
Northrop Grumman Strategic Systems Division is seeking to hire a Sr Principal Software Quality Engineer. This position is a telework role.
What You'll Get To Do
Ensure suppliers providing software products, services & support for programs have Quality Management System (QMS) processes & procedures in accordance with contractual requirements. Perform software supplier surveillance audits to assess continued compliance of the supplier's software quality assurance program & software development processes Ensure execution of Software quality assurance (SQA) tasks in compliance with Program, Division, Sector, and Company processes. Attend software supplier formal milestone reviews Review software supplier work products (plans, procedures, specifications, etc) to ensure compliance to contractual requirements Support to supplier management team meetings to ensure efficient execution of surveillance
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts
This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications
8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need Knowledgeable of Software Quality Assurance processes. Experience in performing audits, data collection, analysis, and metrics reporting Experience with root cause corrective actions (RCCA).
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret Clearance. Knowledge of Agile development processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Knowledge of Cyber Engineering processes. Project management experience Training in performing AS9100 audits
Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00
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.