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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Utah-Ogden/Principal-Sr-Principal-Quality-Engineer---19889_R10249613) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Principal/Sr Principal Quality Engineer - 19889 ## Job description ### RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 is currently seeking to hire a Principal/Sr Principal Quality Engineer to provide support to our Sentinel Team. This position will be located in Ogden or Roy, UT. ### What You'll Get to Do Selected candidate will support MA functions to ensure mission success. Technical reviews of all Sentinel drawings, SOW’s, Requirements documents as required. Performs or assures quality, risk management, safety, reliability and maintainability of Sentinel achievements. Assesses Sentinel performance and risks, and determines resources to ensure mission assurance. Assist the Program Quality Managers (PQM) with all Sentinel Mission Assurance /Program Management requirements. Support, develop, implement and maintain the Sentinel Program Quality Plans. Support and facilitate Sentinel program FRBs ensuring identification of root cause and proper implementation of corrective actions and reach back and reach across. Assist PQM in preparation and execution on of Program Preventive and Corrective Action Board (PCAB). Develop and maintain Sentinel Program Metrics. Assist in the preparation of the Program Management Program Review packages. Support PQM with GBSD Customer Corrective Action Requests. Support IPT MA & QE in Conditional Acceptance requirements and flow down. Monitor timely closure of Conditionally Accepted hardware and work corrective actions with IPT MA & QEs. Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 positions 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 Principal Quality Engineer: Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; or 3 years of relevant experience with a Masters. US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (S) security clearance or higher. 2 years of experience working defect resolutions from production or receiving. 3 years of working experience supporting Quality Objectives. Sr. ### Principal Quality Engineer Bachelor’s of Science in a STEM Degree with 8 Years of relevant experience; or 6 years of relevant experience with a Masters. US Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret (S) security clearance or higher. 5 years of experience working defect resolutions from production or receiving. 6 years of working experience supporting Quality Objectives. ### Preferred Qualifications A current Secret (S) security clearance or higher. Experience working defect resolutions with SAP & MES Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 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 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 11, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Multiple locations - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Utah-Ogden/Principal-Sr-Principal-Quality-Engineer---19889_R10249613) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [2026 Manufacturing Mission Assurance Engineer – Level 1 or 2 - UT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/99e501a76cfe84d0ff0f/) ### [FAI Quality Analyst 2 or 3](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/bf689339a525209dddfd/) ### [Manager Manufacturing Systems Engineering 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/78cbfa49d9d9453772ac/) ### [Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Manufacturing Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/df788fdd4942a862eff7/) ### [2026 Associate Guidance Navigation Control Engineer - Dulles VA (AHT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/e2cd44fc21f23f2b7e79/) ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Principal QA Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/aegon/jobs/48dc5c1506a7982815d2/) Aegon ### [Principal Engineer - AI Security](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thrivent-financial/jobs/f9dc88619f99f69726dc/) Thrivent Financial ### [Principal Engineer - AI Platform (Forward Deployed Engineering and AI Builder Experience)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/target/jobs/eadcf3a806eee029b0ac/) Target ### [Principal Engineer, Supplier Quality](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/fcaa40e1458900f4e3d6/) Cardinal Health · Nakhon Pathom ### [Principal Quality Engineer, SGT](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/siemens-energy/jobs/22c6814754b28cc8e2d7/) Siemens Energy OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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