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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.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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.\nNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Mission AssuranceEngineer. This position is located in Clearfield, Utah, Cheyenne, WY or Great Falls, MT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.\nWhat You'll Get To Do:\nThis Mission Assurance engineer will be responsible for the coordination and delegation of inspection authority in the field, auditing of various processes (both in the field and remotely), reviewing and approving test plans and engineering changes, witnessing various testing and/or integration activities, and coordination of nonconformance resolution and corrective action investigations. This position is in support of the RVA CLS contract on the ICBM-Sustainment program within the SDS division.\nAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:\nMedical, Dental & Vision coverage\n\n401k\n\nEducational Assistance\n\nLife Insurance\n\nEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions\n\nPaid Time Off\n\nHealth & Wellness Resources\n\nEmployee Discounts\n\nThis position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.\nBasic Qualifications:\nBachelor of Science degree AND 5 years of related experience, OR Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience.\nMust be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with investigation date within 6 years\n\nBasic knowledge of mechanical and non-destructive inspection techniques.\n\nBasic knowledge of mechanical engineering principles\n\nExcellent oral and written communication, data analysis and problem solving skills\n\nFamiliarity with AS9100\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nExcellent oral and written communication, data analysis and problem solving skills\n\nUnderstanding of networking tools and protocols\n\nAS9100 lead auditor certification\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $93,300.00 - $147,600.00The 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. 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