Flight Test Inspector III – Secret Clearance, Aerospace QA

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks Flight Inspector 3/Flight Inspector 4 to join a qualified, diverse team. The role involves pre-test reviews, witnessing tests, and documenting findings, with a strong emphasis on calibration and quality control.

Active Top Secret clearance and PAR access are required. Telecommuting is not an option; willingness to work variable shifts, overtime, and weekends is needed.

Qualifications

• Flight Inspector 3: High School diploma or equivalent and 4 additional years of related quality/mission assurance experience.
• Flight Inspector 4: High School diploma or equivalent and 6 additional years of related quality/mission assurance experience.
• Familiarity with aircraft/control element/lab unit screen verification.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings/specifications, blueprints, specs, and other technical documents.
• Proficiency using inspection/measurement tools such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, etc.
• Must have an active in-scope US Government Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR).
• Telecommute/remote is not an option for this position.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-test activities such as review of test plan and test procedure documentation.
• Verify that all pre-test readiness activities are complete.
• Assess readiness to enter formal test events.
• Ensure the physical and digital test environment and configuration is consistent with the documented configuration.
• Witness testing to ensure approved test procedures are executed as written.
• Ensure all defects and anomalies are documented.
• Ensure all documentation is complete in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Verify that test results are documented.
• Participate in post-test activities such as review of test report documentation and collection of test metrics.
• Identify quality problems and recommend solutions.
• Ensure equipment is properly calibrated and damaged items are properly dispositioned.

Skills

Aircraft inspection

Reading drawings

Quality assurance

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Micrometers

Calipers

Height gauges

Optical comparators

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Palmdale, CA seeks Flight Inspector 3/Flight Inspector 4 to join a qualified, diverse team. The role involves pre-test reviews, witnessing tests, and documenting findings, with a strong emphasis on calibration and quality control.

Active Top Secret clearance and PAR access are required. Telecommuting is not an option; willingness to work variable shifts, overtime, and weekends is needed.