Conducts hardware inspection, testing, verification and validation. Implements hardware development and maintenance processes and methods. Develops overall operating criteria to ensure implementation of the quality program according to project, process and contract requirements and objectives. Reviews hardware design, change specifications, and plans against contractual and/or process requirements. Reviews include applicable specifications, materials, tools, techniques, and methodologies. Performs or directs verification of hardware capabilities allocations, traceability, and testability. Other duties as assigned Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearance AS9100 auditing experience and/or auditor training Knowledge of hardware development methods and systems engineering practices Must have a solid understanding of nonconformance resolution and corrective action implementation including experience developing Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) Familiarity with Requirements Derivation, Traceability, and Management; DOORS or Equivalent Tool Experience and familiarity with MS Office suite of tools (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and previous experience with Atlassian products (JIRA, Confluence) Strong understanding of electronic and mechanical engineering drawings and strong understanding of industry specifications/standards for inspecting electronic and mechanical assemblies. Experience supporting Agile and/or DevOps projects. Experience/certification inspecting to IPC-A-610 class 3 and IPC/WHMA-A-620. Experience/certification inspecting to IPC-J-STD-001. Understanding of GD&T practices Experience in Cost Account Management Experience in Supplier/Subcontracts Management Experience with CAMEO Modeler or similar modeling tool Experience in Risk Mitigation