Flight Inspector

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

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.

Job Description Template – Space Sector

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

A Level 1 Inspector supports Quality Assurance by inspecting spacecraft components, subassemblies, and final products to ensure they meet company and government standards. There is No previous experience is required. This entry-level role is 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:

• Read the engineering drawing and determine the inspection method, tools, and acceptance criteria for new or unfamiliar part types.
• Perform detailed inspections on both Electrical and Mechanical flight hardware.
• 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.
• Identify discrepant conditions and generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies discovered during inspection processes.
• Follow ESD, FOD, and handling controls for flight hardware.
• Other duties as assigned

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0 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 learn to read engineering documentation
• Able to use Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications.
• Basic technical writing skills are required.
• Willingness to support 2nd shift as required, with occasional overtime, weekend, and Holiday support if needed.
• 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $51,400.00 - $85,600.00

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…