Flight Inspector 1

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

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 national’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.

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.

Basic 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.

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Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards 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 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.