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# Engineer Software Quality (Level 2/3)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Camarillo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Starter
- **Salary:** $83,400.0 - $125,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, C++ (Programming Language), Software Quality, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Design of User Interfaces, Software Engineering, Software Systems, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9240824/engineer-software-quality-level-23

## About the Role

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Quality and Mission Excellence Engineering department. We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in software program execution, software development, software systems engineering, software mission/quality assurance and/or process improvement to join the Quality and Mission Excellence organization. The candidate selected will monitor and improve mission/quality assurance system elements that assure program execution and customer goals based out of the Camarillo, California area. Qualified candidates will demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and be self-motivated and organized., * Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field or other technical field such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering with 2 years of experience: Master's Degree with 0 years of experience.

 * Experience with software development.
 * Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain an Active Secret Clearance.
 * Experience in quality planning.

Basic Qualifications for the Principal Software Engineer Quality:

 * Bachelor's Degree in STEM related field or other technical field such as Computer Engineering, Computer Science or Systems Engineering with 5 years of experience: Master's Degree with 3 years of experience.
 * Experience with software development.
 * Experience with statistical analysis methods and techniques.
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
 * Experience in quality planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with programing languages including C/C++ or Java
 * Experience with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management.
 * Experience with Agile methodology.
 * Experience working with cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues as a Software Quality Engineer.

## Description

* The MA Software Quality Engineer ensures compliance with all MA software related contractual requirements and sector/division policies and procedures, while contributing to the program's effective process implementation.
 * Provides leadership and guidance to the program with respect to implementing engineering processes to meet NG and customer requirements and technical objectives, independently assessing program and supplier software risks, cost, and schedule; conducting process and product evaluations.
 * Assures the quality of software engineering and test verification activities and participates in internal and customer software development and test reviews.
 * Opportunity to grow into systems engineering roles, including interface development, requirements decomposition, and system design.
 * Ensures thorough root cause analysis is performed, and appropriate corrective and preventive actions are developed and implemented in a timely manner.
 * Works with the MA team and program Management team to define, gather, evaluate, and effectively present process and quality metric data
 * Performs supplier management evaluations and audits and participates in supplier test activities, including travel to supplier sites as needed.
 * Possess strong communication skills and the ability to work closely and effectively with program personnel.

The ideal candidate must have basic knowledge of programing languages including C/C++ or Java, familiar with AS9100/ISO9001 Quality Management, solid written and verbal interpersonal, communication skills and confidence to brief senior management with solid foundation in Mission Assurance applications, basic knowledge of Agile methodology, and the ability to work in cross-functional teams to resolve problems or issues.

This position can be filled as a Software Engineer Quality or Principal Software Engineer Quality .