Inspector 3

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life & disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring an Inspector – Level 3 in Dulles, VA for onsite work. The role focuses on quality assurance, working with engineering and manufacturing to identify issues and support program execution. Requires a strong background in electrical/RF and ISO practices.

Basic qualifications include a high school diploma and 4 years of related education or experience. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret schematics and drawings used for verifications.
• Inspection of parts lists, inspection plans and instructions.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance or related electrical/RF field.
• Strong initiative and ability to work with limited coaching.
• Willingness for occasional overtime, weekends, and travel.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematics and block diagrams for test setups.
• Inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and instructions.
• Unassigned duties as required by supervisor.

Skills

Schematic reading

Inspection

ISO standards

Technical writing

Self-motivated

Travel readiness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

4 years related education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Inspector – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Inspector 3 supports quality assurance activities to ensure products and processes meet established requirements and standards. This role works closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to identify issues, maintain quality, and support successful program execution. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Must be able to read and interpret schematics and block diagrams for verifications of test setups.
• Must be able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, or relevant experience in Electrical or RF field of work in performance of technical job function.
• Personal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing to be constantly coached or led to next assignment.
• Willingness to work off shift activities with occasional overtime, weekend, and Holiday support as required.
• Willingness to travel (though not often) in support of S/C level activities is required.
• Fluent in use of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications.
• Above average technical writing skills is mandatory.
• Previous experience working in ISO-certified company and using Process Specifications or Military Standards to inform inspection or work activities.
• Have held workmanship certifications at previous employment locations for manufacturing standards (e.g. IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc.).
• Strong work ethic and good attitude - it should be evident from output of work that the best possible effort was given.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.

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.

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date.

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.