What you will get to do
The MA Software Quality Engineer ensures compliance with all MA software related contractual requirements and sector/division policies and procedures, while contributing to the program’s effective process implementation.
Provides leadership and guidance to the program with respect to implementing engineering processes to meet NG and customer requirements and technical objectives, independently assessing program and supplier software risks, cost, and schedule; conducting process and product evaluations.
Assures the quality of software engineering and test verification activities and participates in internal and customer software development and test reviews.
Opportunity to grow into systems engineering roles, including interface development, requirements decomposition, and system design.
Ensures thorough root cause analysis is performed, and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
Works with the MA team and program Management team to define, gather, evaluate, and effectively present process and quality metric data
Performs supplier management evaluations and audits and participates in supplier test activities, including travel to supplier sites as needed.
Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with program personnel.
The ideal candidate must have basic knowledge of programing languages including C/C++ or Java, familiar with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management, solid written and verbal interpersonal, communication skills and confidence to brief senior management with solid foundation in Mission Assurance applications, basic knowledge of Agile methodology, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues.
This position can be filled as a Software Engineer Quality or Principal Software Engineer Quality.
Basic Qualifications for the Software Engineer Quality
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or other technical field such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering with 2 years of experience: Master’s Degree with 0 years of experience.
Experience with software development.
Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques.
Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.
Experience in quality planning.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer Quality
Bachelor’s Degree in STEM related field or other technical field such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering with 5 years of experience: Master’s Degree with 3 years of experience.
Experience with software development.
Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Experience in quality planning.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with programing languages including C/C++ or Java
Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management.
Experience with Agile methodology.
Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues as a Software Quality Engineer.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
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.
