Software Quality Engineer

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.Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what's possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you'll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.The successful candidate will join our Mission Assurance team and support the System and Software Solutions Operating unit located in Warner Robins, GA. Major responsibilities will include implementing software quality standards across multiple programs and supporting some hardware technical activities when required. Perform program product and process audits. Ensuring that project and process control documentation is in accordance with contract requirements, program planning, and NG policies, processes, and procedures. Reviewing software design, code and unit test, integration, change specifications, and plans for contractual and/or process requirements. Reviewing Engineering Change Requests, technical documents, and design drawings. Work as part of a high performing and inclusive Mission Assurance and Quality support team to ensure program and product workmanship, and compliance to internal and external industry standards.The System and Software Solutions Operating Unit develops, designs, manufactures, operates, and maintains airborne platforms, sensors and electronic warfare systems for US military services and our international allies.Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? If so, our Systems and Software Solutions operating unit wants you to join us as a Software Quality Engineer 2.The location for this position is in Warner Robins, GA. This position will be on 1st shift.Primary Responsibilities:Develop, modify, apply, and maintain quality evaluation plans to assist program activities for processing software and materials into partially finished or finished products.Collaborate with Program and Engineering management on program quality planning and the establishment of program quality objectives.Working with the Engineering Process Group, collaborate with software engineering and systems engineering functions to ensure quality standards are in place and followed.Assists with verification and acceptance testing of software and system products.Supports CMMI and AS9100 audit activities and audits quality systems for non-conformance identification and corrective action.Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable quality standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements.Assists Software Engineering in collecting and reporting metrics.Cross-train in the hardware quality engineering department to support when required.Provide Quality support and assistance to electronics manufacturing and repair teams to include Technicians, Engineers, and Inspectors.Populate and maintain Corrective Action databases (HQMS) to track nonconformance data and trends.Support Quality Assurance inspection activities when required, to include performing or assisting with First Article Inspections (FAI).Coordinate nonconformance containment and corrective action implementation activities.Supports the Program, Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams with data analytics for improvement processes.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in engineering or other STEM-related field with 2 years of relevant software development integration work experience OR master's degree in engineering or other STEM-related field of relevant software development and integration work experience.Demonstrated knowledge of software development processes including Agile, Waterfall, and Spiral Development processes.Demonstrated knowledge of CMMI.Demonstrated experience in the collection of software data and metrics for reporting.Demonstrated experience in process and product evaluation.Experience conducting internal audits (AS9100, In-Process, Factory Accountability).Knowledge of Root Cause and Corrective Action methods.Must be able to work on-site in Warner Robins, Georgia.Must have Ability to obtain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret Security Clearance.Preferred qualifications:Experience in a Software Engineering environment in an engineering capacity, work plan review, manufacturing readiness review, and root cause/corrective action analysis.Certified in lean and six-sigma quality engineering methodologies.Ability to work with all levels of management and excellent communication skills are a must.Experience with software code review and open to learning different software tools.Experience with nonconforming material processes and procedures.Experience performing electronics manufacturing and/or repair inspections.Strong attention to detail required as this position requires processing data and tracking requirements across several programs simultaneously.Strong teamwork and communication skills.Experience with agile processes and tools.Proficiency in SharePoint and Excel.Excellent skills in critical thinking, and writing.ISO 9001 and/or AS9100 trained auditor.Active DOD Secret Security Clearance.Salary Range:

$68,500 - $102,700The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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.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

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

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