Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

AT Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Engineer Mission Assurance

San Diego, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is seeking a Senior Principal Mission Assurance Engineer to support the RQ-4 Enterprise under the Autonomous Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance & Targeting (AISR&T) Business Unit. This role is located in Rancho Bernardo (San Diego), California. The selected candidate will be assigned to the RQ-4 Mission Assurance Program Manager (MAPM) and have the responsibility as a Mission Assurance IPT lead. This position has the opportunity to accommodate a hybrid schedule but will require in office days.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs in San Diego, CA delivered to your inbox every week.

By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.

Role and Responsibilities:
Defines and monitors mission assurance program specifications and processes to ensure mission success of programs. Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of program achievements, subcontractors, and suppliers in accordance with contractual requirements. Assesses program performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance.
Duties to include but are not limited to:

Ensures contractual program requirements are flowed down internally and to suppliers, ensure compliance with customer contract, industry, and organizational requirements. Performs verification and validation requirements have been met.
Maintains close engagement with the various program organizations to obtain mission success
Reviews practices, procedures, and processes, seeking avenues to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Supports tracking and reporting metrics, mission specific risk issues & develop, and present internal & external Mission Assurance briefings.
Control Account Manager (CAM) for assigned contracts using Earned Value Management System principles.
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field with 8 years experience, 6 years with a Masters or 4 years with a PhD

Must be able to obtain and maintain an U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance

Must have the ability to travel ~10% of time

Preferred Qualifications:

Currently holds active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance

Experience in Autonomous (Unmanned) or Aerospace programs

Experience with AS9100D standards

Experience in a program-facing role

Experience with EVMS, Earned Value Management System as a Cost Account Manager

Experience with TeamCenter and Crucible

* Extensive knowledge base in Root Cause and Corrective Action

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10198746
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

Company Videos

Hear directly from employees about what it is like to work at Northrop Grumman.