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Sr Principal Quality Analyst
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Sunnyvale
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 seeking a Sr. Principal Quality Analyst located in Sunnyvale, CA. What you will Get To Do : • Responsible for Procedure Coordinating, supporting controlled procedures and document activities that keep operations accurate, current, and compliant across the Sunnyvale, CA site. • Work closely with procedure owners to coordinate updates, maintain document quality and control, and support consistent procedural execution. • This full-time, onsite role requires campus engagement, cross-functional coordination, and strong attention to detail. • Support QMS execution through procedure governance, document control, audit readiness, compliance support, and continuous improvement in alignment with ISO 9001 and other applicable requirements. The ideal candidate must be proficient with Microsoft Word, PDF documentation, and SharePoint, familiar with technical writing and practical use of AI tools to improve work quality and efficiency, work independently and drive outcomes across stakeholders, and have strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Basic Qualifications for the Sr. Principal Quality Analyst: • Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Science, or related fields: Master's Degree with 6 years of experience. • Experience in quality systems, compliance, document control, manufacturing quality, or a other related area. • Experience coordinating controlled procedures and document updates. • Experience integrating comments, redlines, and live edits into final documents with accuracy. • Experience supporting audits, RCCA, discrepancy investigation, or continuous improvement. • US Citizenship Required. • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance. Preferred Qualifications : • Experience serving as a lead coordinator for controlled procedures or document governance. • Experience in a regulated manufacturing or quality environment. • Experience utilizing process awareness, judgment, and ownership mindset. • Experience influencing follow-through and compliant behavior across. functions. #MPR #QMACMP Primary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00 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 Incenti