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Apple

Quality Analyst

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$120K - $201K/yr

Description As a Quality Analyst on the Corporate FP&A Data Analytics team, you'll safeguard the quality of the financial data and tools our FP&A and Investor Relations partners and executives depend ...

Trimark Associates, Inc

Quality Analyst

Folsom, CA · On-site

$30/hr

Perform data analysis, prepare quality trend/metrics, and report results to internal interested parties * Carrying out PQRs (project quality reviews) as required Secondary Responsibilities

Bing Recruitment

Quality Analyst

Solana Beach, CA

$80K - $90K/yr

Job Title: QA Analyst Location: Solana Beach, CA (In-Office) Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000 We are looking for a meticulous and proactive QA Analyst to be our first quality assurance hire. This is a ...

Trimark Associates

Quality Analyst

Folsom, CA · On-site

Perform data analysis, prepare quality trend/metrics, and report results to internal interested parties * Carrying out PQRs (project quality reviews) as required Secondary Responsibilities

Trimark Associates

Quality Analyst

Folsom, CA · On-site

$30/hr

Perform data analysis, prepare quality trend/metrics, and report results to internal interested parties * Carrying out PQRs (project quality reviews) as required Secondary Responsibilities

Trimark Associates, Inc

Quality Analyst

Folsom, CA

$30/hr

Perform data analysis, prepare quality trend/metrics, and report results to internal interested parties * Carrying out PQRs (project quality reviews) as required Secondary Responsibilities

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Quality Analyst

Palmdale, CA · On-site

$75K - $113K/yr

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Quality Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals located in Palmdale, CA . Develop and implement program quality plans ...

360 IT Professionals

Quality Analyst

Fremont, CA · On-site

Quality Assurance Analyst This job will involve identifying and isolating bugs in software, reporting those bugs to the development team in a clear, concise manner, and monitoring the resolution of ...

Intellectt INC

Product Quality Analyst

Sylmar, CA · On-site

$33 - $35/hr

Product Quality Analyst Location : Sylmar, CA (Onsite) Employment Type : Contract (W2) Duration : 6 Months (possible extension or conversion based on business needs) Job Summary : The Product Quality ...

Atria Group LLC

Quality Analyst

San Bruno, CA · On-site

Our company provides application analysis, design, development and programming, software ... Lead quality assurance testing for large-scale, eCommerce web applications, tools, and/or software

ClosedWon, Inc.

As a Quality Analyst, you will enrich leads for our clients and ensure that quality is on par with ClosedWon's standards. This is an inventory job listing, while we may not be actively looking for a ...

AHMC Healthcare

Clinical Quality Analyst

Daly City, CA · On-site

Overview The Clinical Quality Analyst provides unit leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the clinicians, the Quality Department, the hospital healthcare team, and the hospital/system ...

AHMC Healthcare

Clinical Quality Analyst

Daly City, CA · On-site

$36.06/hr

Overview The Clinical Quality Analyst provides unit leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the clinicians, the Quality Department, the hospital healthcare team, and the hospital/system ...

AHMC Healthcare

Clinical Quality Analyst

Daly City, CA · On-site

$36.06 - $50/hr

The Clinical Quality Analyst provides unit leadership and works in partnership with nursing, the clinicians, the Quality Department, the hospital healthcare team, and the hospital/system leaders to ...

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As of Aug 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality analyst in California is $31.99, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.94 and $36.54 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a quality analyst?

Quality Analysts are professionals responsible for ensuring products or services meet specific standards of quality before reaching customers. They design and execute tests, identify defects, and work with teams to resolve issues and improve processes. Their main goal is to prevent errors and ensure that the final output meets both company and regulatory requirements. Quality Analysts often work in industries such as software, manufacturing, and customer service. They play a critical role in maintaining customer satisfaction and upholding a company's reputation.

How does a quality analyst typically collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality?

Quality Analysts regularly work alongside developers, product managers, and support teams to identify requirements, clarify test cases, and resolve defects. Collaboration often involves participating in agile ceremonies, such as daily stand-ups and sprint reviews, to stay aligned on project goals and progress. By communicating findings clearly and constructively, Quality Analysts help foster a culture of quality throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring that issues are addressed early and products meet user expectations before release.

What is the difference between Quality Analyst vs Quality Assurance Tester?

AspectQuality AnalystQuality Assurance Tester
CertificationsISTQB, Six Sigma, QA certificationsISTQB, QA certifications
Work EnvironmentAnalyzing data, creating reports, process improvementExecuting test cases, identifying bugs, manual testing
Employer & Industry UsageSoftware companies, manufacturing, service industriesSoftware development, IT companies

While both roles focus on quality, a Quality Analyst primarily analyzes processes and data to improve quality standards, whereas a Quality Assurance Tester mainly executes tests to identify defects. Both roles often require similar certifications and are integral to quality management in various industries.

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

To thrive as a Quality Analyst, you need strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a background in quality assurance or a related field, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like ISTQB. Familiarity with testing tools such as Selenium, Jira, or Quality Center, and knowledge of software development life cycles are typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork are soft skills that help Quality Analysts excel. These qualities ensure the delivery of high-quality products, efficient defect detection, and seamless collaboration across development teams.
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Associate Quality Analyst / Quality Analyst

Northrop Grumman Corporation

Palmdale, CA • On-site

$81K - $121K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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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: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 is seeking an Associate Quality Analyst OR Quality Analyst. This position will be located at our Aeronautics sector in Palmdale, CA.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Mission Assurance organization.

The selected candidate will support their team in ways such as:

  • Develop and implement program quality plans, programs, and procedures using statistical quality control statistics,leanmanufacturing concepts, and six-sigma tools and analyses.

  • Ensures that performance and quality products conform to establishedcompanyand regulatory standards.

  • Reviews,analyzesand reports on quality discrepancies related to assembly, process, mechanical, electrical and electro-mechanical systems.

  • Investigates problems and develops disposition and corrective actions for recurring discrepancies.

  • Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. Recommends corrective actions, dispositions and modifications.

This requisition may be filledateither an Associate Quality Analyst (A01) or Quality Analyst (A02).Shift will be determined during pre-interview coordination with the candidate which will include options for 4/10 Days or Nights and 3/10 Days.

Basic Qualifications for an Associate Quality Analyst

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meetALL ofthe below

criteria. The candidate must:

  • Be completing or has completed theirBachelor'sdegree from an accredited institution by August 2026.

  • Be majoring in or having majored in abusiness relatedfield.

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for a Quality Analyst

  • Be completing or has completed theirMaster'sdegree from an accredited institution by August 2026, or be completing or has completed theirBachelor'sdegree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related experience by August 2026.

  • Be majoring in or having majored in abusiness relatedfield.

  • Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonableperiod of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher

  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

  • Experience presenting and interacting with customers such as DCMA/Military customers/foreign nationals

  • Experience withMES,SAP, PROP and CPATS system

  • Familiarity with Root Cause Corrective Actions (RCCA)

  • Familiarity with First Article Inspection (FAI)

Primary Level Salary Range: $67,400.00 - $101,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00The 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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