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Principal Software Quality Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems Sector is seeking a Quality Engineer Software to join our Quality Engineering department at our Linthicum, Maryland location.

We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in software program execution, software development, software systems engineering, software mission/quality assurance and/or process improvement to join the Quality & Mission Excellence (QME) organization.

The candidate selected will monitor and improve mission/quality assurance system elements that assure program execution and customer goal satisfaction. This role will support one or more classified programs in the ISR Space division.

Roles and Responsibilities:
Ensures compliance with allQME 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 in order to meet Northrop Grumman 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


Ensures thorough root cause analysis is performed and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner.

Works with the QME 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.


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This position may be filled at thePrincipal or Sr. Principal level,depending on experience and expertise.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal SW Quality Engineer:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field such as Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.

  • Five (5)+ years of related experience supporting systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, software development, software test processes, or program management.

  • Demonstrated experience in software development.

  • Basic knowledge of programing languages, including C/C++ or Java.

  • Possess an active Top Secret with SCI clearance or active Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI Clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal SW Quality Engineer:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field such as Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Computer Science.

  • Nine (9)+ years of related experience supporting systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, software development, software test processes, or program management.

  • Demonstrated experience in software development.

  • Basic knowledge of programing languages, including C/C++ or Java.

  • Possess an active Top Secret with SCI clearance or active Top Secret with the ability to obtain an SCI Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree or PhD in a related technical field.

  • Possess Active TS/SCI clearance.

  • Experience working in the Aerospace field.

  • Demonstrated experience in software design, development, systems engineering experience or Software development management or (technical) program management experience.

  • Demonstrated Mission Assurance or process experience.

  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification or ASQ CSQE certification.

  • Demonstrated experience with CMMI and AS9100 Standards.




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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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