Flight Inspector 2

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
• CLEARANCE TYPE: None
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 2 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

A Level 2 Inspector supports Quality Assurance by inspecting spacecraft components, subassemblies, and final products to ensure they meet company and government standards. This is an ideal for someone with a strong work ethic, attention to detail, computer skills, and a willingness to learn and grow within the aerospace industry.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will

• Perform in-process and final inspections on wiring, connectors, harness assemblies, and various related components, to include a review of the associated product build documentation.
• Perform detailed dimensional and visual inspection using calibrated measuring equipment, including inspection under magnification.
• Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices are being utilized in assigned work centers
• Practically apply process specifications and use applicable workmanship standards during everyday job functions.
• Identify discrepant conditions and generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies discovered during inspection processes.
• Perform reviews of product build documentation for configuration audit to determine if as-built meets as-designed.
• Perform audits of work areas to ensure compliance with ISO documentation / procedures
• Act as safety representative during critical and/or hazardous operations.
• Follow ESD, FOD, and handling controls for flight hardware.
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• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Personal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing to be constantly coached or led to next assignment.
• Must be able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
• Willingness to support 2nd shift as required, with occasional overtime, weekend, and Holiday support if needed.
• Willingness to travel (though not often) in support of S/C level activities if required.
• Must be able to use Microsoft applications and have the ability to learn new computer programs/applications.
• Basic technical writing skills are required.
• This role requires some physical agility. The inspector must be able to occasionally climb ladders and/or work at the floor level. Working around delicate flight hardware, constant situational awareness and controlled movements are essential. The inspector may use inspection aids such as eye loops and microscopes and must pass an annual eye exam.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of TipQA, MES, and/or Costpoint database applications.
• Knowledge in how to read schematics and wire lists is a plus.
• Previous experience working in ISO-certified company and using Process Specifications or Military Standards.
• Have held workmanship certifications at previous employment locations for manufacturing standards (e.g. IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc.)
• Associates (2 year) degree from accredited institute.

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Primary Level Salary Range

$61,100.00 - $101,800.00

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 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.