Northrop Grumman · Melbourne
Mechanical & Aerospace
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer - 19079 in Melbourne, Victoria. Posted 15 August 2026. Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's own careers site — no account needed.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Mission Assurance Engineer. This position will be located in Roy, UT.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get to Do:
Lead teams with Corrective/Preventative action development, coordination, and successful implementation including verification of effectiveness.
Present to and coordinate with customer counterparts (i.e. DCMA, USAF) and program leadership.
Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements and processes are met.
Engage with QMS and AS9100 requirements, Corrective/Preventative Action Request Methodologies, Customer Engagement, QMS Internal & External Audit Programs.
Lead RCCA activities including root cause analysis (i.e. 5 Why, 8D, Ishikawa (Fishbone), FMEA, etc.).
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This 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
Basic Qualifications:
A Bachelors of Science degree with 5 years of experience OR a Masters with 3 years of experience OR a PhD with 1 year of experience.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance (Secret, Top Secret; etc.).
Experience with quality management systems to support program processes, audits, and/or improvements.
Experience with performing RCCA analysis on product and process non-conformances.
Preferred Qualifications:
Strong data analysis and visualization experience.
Experience with SPC or other process capability analysis methods for preventative engagement.
Experience with Global Supply Chain, Supplier Management, or Software Development processes.
Experience presenting to program or customer leadership.
AS9100 Auditor Training.
A Current/Active Secret Clearance
Listings are read directly from each employer's careers system (Greenhouse, Lever, Ashby, SmartRecruiters and Workday) and refreshed daily. hire.run never copies other job boards, and Apply always goes to the employer's own site.