**Requisition ID: R10184823** + **Category:** Engineering + **Location:** Rolling Meadows, Illinois, United States of America + **Clearance Type:** None + **Telecommute:** No- Teleworking not available for this position + **Shift:** 1st Shift (United States of America) + **Travel Required:** No + **Positions Available:** 1 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 Mission Systems Sector is seeking a **Principal Engineer Software Quality** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in **Rolling Meadows, IL** . We are looking for a high-caliber individual with a background in software development, software systems engineering, software quality assurance, and process improvement to join the Quality & Mission Excellence organization. We are a strong advocate of mentoring and professional development programs with growth opportunities often available through rotational assignments. **The candidate selected will:** + Monitor and improve mission/quality assurance system elements that assure program execution and customer satisfaction. + Collaborate with Engineering and PMO organizations in addition to other functions as required + Support one or more programs and lead process improvement projects. **Roles and Responsibilities:** The Software Quality Engineer will ensure compliance with all Quality-related contractual requirements, sector/division policies, and procedures while contributing to the program’s effective process implementation. **Tasks:** + Independently assess and conduct process compliance audits. + Ensure the quality of system and software engineering. + Review requirements, design, code, test procedures, and test reports. + Attend test events to ensure verification and validation activities and results. + Review applicable specifications, tools, techniques, and methodologies. + Ensure verification of software requirement allocations, traceability, and testability. + Participate in customer reviews, risk reviews, and engineering checkpoint reviews. + Ensures that project and process control documentation are compliant with requirements, objectives, and/or contracts. + Effectively collaborate with Integrated Program Team consisting of various functional representatives + Strong verbal and written communication skills + Strong organizational skills and self-motivation The successful candidate will understand software mission assurance principles, the discipline to enforce them, and will possess strong communication skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with program personnel. **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in a related STEM field and 5 years of relevant experience OR 3 Years with a Master's OR 1 Years with a PhD. + Experience supporting systems analysis, systems integration, software analysis, software development, software test processes, or program management. + Ability to obtain and maintain a D.O.D. Secret clearance. + U.S Citizen **Preferred Qualifications:** + Experience collaborating closely with functional teams/Project management + Working understanding of AS9100 Standards impacting program performance. + Experience in Agile development. MANQME **Salary Range:** $95,800 - $143,600 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.