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Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Quality Engineer supporting a Flight Test team at EAFB, CA

This Flight Test Quality Engineer (FTQE) position will support the development and implementation of program quality plans, policies, and procedures that support the execution of a safe and effective Flight Test Program. The FTQE will ensure that the flight test environment and quality of products conform to established customer and engineering requirements. The position requires the review, analysis on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electromechanical systems and other related ground and flight related discrepancies.

Duties Include:

Interfacing with Flight Test management, Flight Test Engineers, System Test Engineers, Design/Liaison engineering, customers, and suppliers (via Sub contract Management) Identifying systemic issues through trend analysis, issuing requests for corrective actions and recommending corrective and preventative actions; Supporting the MRB process for dispositions and modifications required in a flight test environment. Ensure USAF Tech Pub/instructions are adhered to include comprehensive understanding of TO 00-20-1. Understanding Ground Flight Risk Clause and Government Flight Representative (GFR) responsibilities of DCMAI 8210.1 and auditing adherence to Flight and Ground Contractor Operating Procedures. Additionally, the selected FTQE will support Flight Test inspection activities during system ground and flight-testing of Systems. The FTQE will support the verification process by ensuring the air vehicle is configured and functioning per design, have completed formal ground acceptance testing and are ready to enter flight-testing.

FTQE will provide guidance to Flight Inspectors and interface on technical issues during Test that included the areas of:

Sub-system integration

Fuel system

Weight and balance

Landing gear checks

Electrical and hydraulic system checks

Flight controls

Navigations systems

Mission management system.

Control rooms and Labs

Hardware/Software configuration

In addition, the selected candidate will support Test/Flight Readiness Reviews and all flight brief and debriefs. The candidate will also be required to support deferred action boards and represent Quality Leadership on site by coordinating and interaction with Flight Test management on scheduled priorities. Good verbal and nonverbal communication skills is needed to effectively communicate with the leadership team and be effective in leading in investigations and determining Root Cause and Corrective Actions.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Quality Engineer:

• BS degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace) with 5 years experience, MS degree with 3 years experience, or PhD with 0 years experience

• Demonstrated ability to work without oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and procedural

• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action

• Active US DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain program access

• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods and climb stairs daily

Sr. Principal Quality Engineer:

• BS degree in Engineering (electrical, mechanical, systems, aerospace) with 9 years experience, MS degree with 7 years experience, or PhD with 4 years experience

• Demonstrated ability to work without oversight and in a multi-discipline team environment, providing insight and solutions to complicated issues both technical and procedural

• Experience with Root Cause Corrective Action

• Active US DoD Secret security clearance and ability to obtain program access

• Must be able to sit/stand for long periods and climb stairs daily

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management Systems

• Trained and experienced in performing Root Cause Corrective Action

• Experience or strong understanding of system engineering principles, disciplines, and tools

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300

Salary Range 2: $120,900 - $181,300

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.