Salary: £47,400 - £60,000

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below. Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. The primary purpose of this job is to deliver Mission Assurance support across assigned bids and projects/programmes, monitoring progress of Hardware and Electrical aspects of complex system development for technical and process compliance with a focus on oversight, inspection and acceptance of system deliverables. This role has the authority to prevent the release of deliverables until accepted standards are achieved. Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems. Responsibilities: Conduct MA/QA activities during business acquisition and programme execution in accordance with company processes and procedures. Facilitate Material Review Board (MRB) and onsite inspections at New Malden site. Manage SCAR process when supplier NCR is encountered and ensure timely completion of actions. Provide independent oversight on assigned bids/programme to ensure compliance with all required external standards, internal command media and contractual requirements. Participate in bid and programme Gate Reviews to assist the teams in achieving mission success. Work with project teams, Supply Chain staff and the MA Team to assure Supplier Quality, including supplier corrective actions (SCAR) activities and ongoing supplier performance KPI monitoring. Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible, hybrid and remote working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: Quality Assurance experience, ideally in a systems engineering environment. Experience of UK MOD assurance requirements and working practices. Track record of delivering to identified Quality Assurance requirements. IPC 610/620 Certification for electrical inspection desirable. Experience of quality improvement activities, including Lessons Learnt, 8D RCCA, 5-WHYS. Experience of risk identification and reporting. Security clearance: Due to the nature of our projects, you must be British National for this clearance type. You must be able to gain and maintain relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Why join us? A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters. A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong. Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you. Ready to apply? Yes – Submit your application online. Your application will be reviewed by our team and we will be in touch.