Quality Inspector III – Space Systems

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG‑MIP) is an approved Skill Bridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. NG‑MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels.

Skill Bridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active‑duty service members.

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Received Unit Commander (first O‑4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in Skill Bridge Program prior to start of internship

If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Quality Inspector – Level 3 your role at Gilbert, AZ will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security. This position is located in our Gilbert, AZ facility.

In this role you will Inspect spacecraft and components, parts, and sub‑assemblies for operation and conformance to government and/or company standards and specifications. Issues non‑conformance reports for any noted discrepancies. Inspects the adjustments, repairs, or modifications made to spacecrafts and spacecraft components, sub‑assemblies and final product.

This position will have 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift activities and occasional overtime or weekend support.

• Performs Configuration Audits of flight hardware prior to acceptance.
• Reviews test data to verify compliance with quality procedures and specifications i.e. auditing ISO 9001/AS 9100.
• Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• 2+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance inspector or equivalent role in either a system-level or integration & test environment.
• Fluent in the use of Microsoft applications and ability learn new computer programs/applications easily.
• Excellent technical writing skills are required.
• Strong work ethic and a good attitude - it should be evident from the output of work that the best possible effort was given.
• Personal initiative to become engaged in assigned work…