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Staff Engineer Mission Assurance

Northrop Grumman

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Linthicum Heights, MD
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph Unspecified
Career Level not specified
$169,000 - $253,600

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: 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.

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's Space Sector is seeking a Program Mission Assurance Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

The Program Mission Assurance Engineer interprets customer technical and Mission Assurance requirements, and ensuring these requirements are integrated into program plans, specifications and product drawings.

Provides support and direction to other Program Mission Assurance Engineers.

Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing functions to ensure quality standards are in place. Performs oversight and monitoring of program risks and opportunities.

Assists in the performance of independent quality reviews to ensure compliance with contractual and customer requirements.

Designs and analyzes inspection and testing processes, mechanisms, and equipment; conducts quality assurance tests; and performs statistical analysis to assess the cost of and determine the responsibility for, products or materials that do not meet required standards and specifications.

Audits quality systems for deficiency identification and correction assuring process and product quality. Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.

Represents Mission Assurance at different review boards including Configuration Control Board (CCB), Corrective Action Board (CAB), & Material Review Board (MRB).

Tech Alert / Sentinel Alert technical advisor.

Provide oversight in discrepancy review, failure investigations, as well as cause and corrective action determinations.

Basic Qualifications:

8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's degree; 6 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's degree; 4 Years of relevant experience with a completed PhD

  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at the time of application
  • Experience working with external mission partners throughout lifecycle of program
  • Experience on Space systems programs, such as payload, OR spacecraft bus, OR antenna, launch, OR ground systems, and/or operations and maintenance activities
  • Experience working with and managing subcontractors
  • Experience working with or supporting Integration and Test
  • Experience working with or supporting Validation and Verification
  • Experience supporting Parts, Materials, and Processes Control Board
  • Experience working directly with customers
  • Experience supporting Engineering Review Board
  • Experience reading cabling drawings, wiring diagrams, and circuit schematics
  • Knowledge of mechanical and non-destructive inspection techniques


Preferred Qualification:

Experience supporting Configuration Control Board.

Direct program experience working with the following disciplines: Program Management Office, Global Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, SEIT, and PM&P

Experience support Risk and Opportunity Management Board

Experience leading or supporting Failure Review Board

Experience coordinating the efforts of diverse stakeholders

Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies

Experience with requirements management and the associated tools, i.e. DOORs

Systems engineering experience on complex integrated systems

Experience on Government contracts

Experience writing proposals

Evidence of excellent time management, presentation, and negotiation skills

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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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