Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an Principal /Sr. Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to provide leadership to our Safety & Mission Assurance Teams working in our Promontory, Utah offices.

Role description & Responsibilities:

The Mission Assurance Engineer is responsible to focus on developing, establishing and maintaining Mission Assurance policies and procedures, processes and controls thereby ensuring both performance and quality of manufactured products conform to established company, international (AS9100), and governmental requirements, as well as lasting customer satisfaction. This role will support the Nozzle Value Stream.

• Understand the design intent, failure modes, requirements and specifications of the product as well as the manufacturing processes, process controls, statistics, SPC, and quality inspections.

• Provide expertise and guidance in interpreting governmental regulations, agency guidelines and internal policies/procedures

• Assure compliance and will serve as liaison between Promontory S&MA and various other organizations including some government agencies. 

• Work directly with operating entities to ensure that inspections, statistical process control analyses, and audits are conducted on a continuing basis as specified to enforce requirements, meet specifications, and improve processing.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in team environments

• Proven technical aptitude and ability to problem solve complex technical issues

• Proven ability to multi-task (i.e. manage several projects at one time)

• Excellent Communication Skills (both written and verbal)

Education/Experience/Requirements

• Level 3: Requires 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD

• Level 4: Require 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD