Entry-Level Flight Inspector – Aerospace (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This onsite role inspects spacecraft components to ensure compliance with company and government standards. No prior experience is required; strong work ethic and willingness to learn are valued.

Expect a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and opportunities for overtime and benefits. The position includes comprehensive Total Rewards with health insurance, retirement savings, paid time

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Inspection of hardware

Microsoft Office

Technical writing

Physical agility

2nd shift flexibility

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Eye loops

Microscopes

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 1 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This onsite role inspects spacecraft components to ensure compliance with company and government standards. No prior experience is required; strong work ethic and willingness to learn are valued.

Expect a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and opportunities for overtime and benefits. The position includes comprehensive Total Rewards with health insurance, retirement savings, paid time