Staff Software Quality Engineer

Review customer, system and software requirements to ensure the flow down of requirements is complete and unambiguous.
Review and verify design documents meet appropriate standards.
Review source code and provide technical feedback and solutions alternatives.
Reviews, analysis and reports on software/firmware quality discrepancies related to the product(s) being delivered, including disciplined root cause analysis, corrective and preventative action implementation and rigorous follow-up to verify effectiveness
Participate in contractual reviews and audits, program/IPT meetings, and configuration control board meetings.
Develops and executes Software Quality Program Plan (SQPP) and Software Development Plan (SDP) to ensure technical and contractual requirements are achieved throughout engineering, procurement, manufacturing, integration, test and sustainment lifecycle
Perform process audits of software development processes to assure compliance to established policies, procedures, work instructions, and program specific plans.
Examine the products associated with the preparation and configuration control of software test environments to assess the team's readiness to enter formal testing.
Witness execution of software qualification and system acceptance tests to ensure tests are executed in accordance with approved test procedures, requirements are fully verified, and that all test procedure and software anomalies are documented and tracked to closure.
Evaluate and ensure software suppliers possess the capability and capacity necessary to execute and deliver procured software with unquestionable quality.
Facilitate thorough root cause analysis on major findings and ensure appropriate corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
Conduct data analysis, data integration, and data management
Create SW Quality Metrics for all current active programs.
Basic Qualifications for the Staff Software Quality Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in STEM such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited institution
Minimum 12 years of experience in Software Quality, Software Engineering or related discipline
Experience using AS9100D Quality Management System (QMS)
Experience supporting Agile programs including Agile DevOps
Experience defining, collecting, and reporting data analytics/software quality metrics
Must have an Active, In-Scope DOD Secret, or higher, Security Clearance that has been granted / issued within the past 6 years
Preferred Qualifications for the Staff Software Quality Engineer:

Master's degree in STEM such as computer science, Software Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, or related discipline from an accredited institution
Experience in computer programming language(s) (e.g. C, C++, C#, Java, Java Script, etc.)
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in audits of engineering processes
Experience in software supplier management (i.e., supplier audits)
Experience in defining, collecting, and reporting data analytics/software quality metrics
Primary Level Salary Range: $155,500.00 - $233,300.00The 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

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10207327

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-11T20:09:30