RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time
**Description**
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 Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking an **Quality Analyst/Principal Quality Analyst ** to join our flight test team. This position will be located in **Palmdale** **, C** **A** where technology and teamwork come together. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Assurance organization working in a collaborative environment while promoting a positive and proactive teamwork environment.
**Duties Include:**
+ Interfacing with Flight Test management, Flight Test Engineers, System Test Engineers, Design/Liaison engineering, customers, and suppliers (via Subcontracts 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 FTQA will support Flight Test inspection activities during system ground and flight-testing of Systems.
+ The FTQA 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.
FTQA 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. Candidate must be able to work 2nd shift.
**Quality Analyst Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors degree and 2 years professional experience in Aerospace/Manufacturing environment
+ Experience as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or other supporting role within Quality
+ Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) standards
+ Active DoD Clearance
+ Must be able to work any shift, starting with 2nd shift.
**Principal Quality Analyst Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelors degree and 5 years professional experience in Aerospace/Manufacturing environment
+ Experience as a Quality Technician, Quality Inspector, or other supporting role within Quality
+ Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 Quality Management System (QMS) standards
+ Active DoD Clearance
+ Must be able to work any shift, starting with 2nd shift.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Experience in a flight test environment
+ Previous Mission & Quality Assurance experience
+ Active SAP
Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $73,900.00 - $110,900.00
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.