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Software Engineer, QA

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Huntsville, AL · On-site

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Quality Inspector

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$28/hr

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Quality Inspector

Huntsville, AL · On-site

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Huntsville, AL · On-site

$22 - $28/hr

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for qa manager in Decatur, AL is $110,688.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $77,800.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A QA Manager works closely with both development and product teams to align testing strategies with project requirements and timelines. This collaboration often involves participating in sprint planning meetings, defining acceptance criteria, and facilitating communication to address quality concerns early in the development cycle. By fostering a culture of transparency and continuous feedback, QA Managers help ensure that issues are identified and resolved efficiently, resulting in a higher-quality end product. Effective collaboration also enables QA Managers to advocate for testing best practices and drive improvements across the software development lifecycle.

What is a QA manager?

A QA Manager, or Quality Assurance Manager, is responsible for overseeing the quality assurance processes within an organization. They develop and implement testing strategies, manage QA teams, and ensure that products or services meet established quality standards before reaching customers. QA Managers collaborate closely with development, operations, and product teams to identify defects, improve processes, and maintain compliance with industry regulations. Their work is crucial for minimizing errors, enhancing customer satisfaction, and supporting continuous improvement.

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As a QA manager, you oversee the quality assurance (QA) team and make sure that no defective products make it to customers. Your job duties include hiring and training QA inspectors, managing quality control procedures and the operations of the QA department, and ensuring that products meet specifications and are safe for consumer use. As a QA manager, your work is primarily in production and manufacturing, where you ensure the quality of goods like cars, clothes, electronics, and food items.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a QA manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a QA Manager, you need expertise in quality assurance methodologies, test planning, and process improvement, often supported by a degree in computer science or engineering and relevant experience. Familiarity with test automation tools (like Selenium or JIRA), software development life cycle (SDLC) systems, and certifications such as ISTQB or Six Sigma are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help you manage teams effectively and advocate for quality across departments. These competencies ensure the delivery of high-quality products, foster team productivity, and drive continuous improvement in testing processes.
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Mission Assurance Manager 3

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$167K - $251K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Northrop Grumman rating

8.2

Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

Based on 360 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

88th of 537 rated manufacturers

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Defense Systems' Command & Control and Weapons Integration (CWI) Division has an immediate opening within its Global Command and Control Solutions (GC2S) Business Unit for a highly qualified and energetic leader to fill the role of Mission Assurance Manager 3.The position is based in Huntsville, AL and will report directly to the CWI Division Director of Mission Assurance but with dotted-line reporting to the GC2S BU Vice President.

This position is a key leadership role within the GC2S BU and is responsible fordriving overall Quality and Mission Assurance performance across a portfolio of programs delivering both hardware and software product solutions to an array of customers. The selected leader will regularly interface with a host of stakeholders including OU Directors, Program Managers, Functional Leaders and customer and DCMA representatives.

The successful candidate will possess unwavering ethics and values, effective leadership and communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain trusting partnerships with internal and external stakeholders along with a strong background in quality principles, continuous improvement concepts, an ability to transform data into meaningful information for purposes of identifying trends and driving corrective, preventative and improvement actions to closure.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and utilize measurable goals and effectiveness criteria to ensure solid quality performance and execution.
  • Define, develop and execute strategic objectives with little oversight, while working in a collaborative, multi-function team environment.
  • Develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with mission assurance policies, processes, procedures and that the performance and quality of products/processes conform to established standards, specifications and contractual requirements.
  • Solving complex technical and process issues through systematic and disciplined analysis. Ability to analyze alternative courses of action and make decisions
  • Ensure rapid problem identification, robust, effective and timely Root Cause and Corrective Action implementation
  • Planning and managing staffing plans and budget. Developing junior personnel for career growth opportunities
  • Provide leadership that fosters an inclusive, motivatedandengaged work culture.
  • Ensure clear RACI alignment across the entire BU Quality organization


Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree and at least 9 years, or a Masters degree and 7 years, of relevant experience in Aircraft, Aerospace, Defense, Automotive, Manufacturing or Military in a Quality environment
  • 7 years of experience in a management/leadership role
  • Experience with Root Cause and Corrective Action Analysis, Risk Management, Quality Management Systems (AS9100), and DoD contracting activities.
  • Familiarity with APQP (AS9145); First Article Inspection (FAI) procedures (AS9102) and AS6500
  • Strong communication skills, forward thinking, adaptability, ability to drive process improvements and decisive decision-making ability
  • US Citizenship; ability to earn and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in an engineering, technical, business or related discipline
  • Strong orientation to change in a dynamic environment
  • Lean / Six Sigma Green or Black Belt training or certification
  • Familiarity with FAR/DFAR quality requirements
  • AS9100 Auditor training or certification
  • Familiarity with SAP including Quality Transactions
  • Understanding of Northrop Grumman's Business Acquisition Process (BAP)
  • Familiarity w Northrop Grumman's IPRS and QAF toolsets
Primary Level Salary Range: $167,500.00 - $251,300.00The 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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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.

Industry

Space research administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Falls Church, VA, US

Year founded

1939

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