QA Inspector III – Aerospace Quality (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 73,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Inspector – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role supports quality assurance activities to ensure products meet requirements, and works with engineering and manufacturing to identify issues and support program execution. The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Some travel is required. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance, PTO and a discretionary

Qualifications

• Must read schematics and block diagrams for test setups.
• Must read engineering docs and inspect to drawings and parts lists.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, or relevant experience in Electrical or RF.
• Personal initiative to engage in assigned work area without constant coaching.
• Willingness to work off shift activities with overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Willingness to travel occasionally.
• Fluent in Microsoft applications and ability to learn new programs.
• Above average technical writing skills are mandatory.
• Experience in ISO-certified environments and using Process Specifications or Military Standards.
• Hold workmanship certifications (IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc.).
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Read schematics and block diagrams for test verifications.
• Read engineering docs and inspect to drawings and parts lists.
• Support quality assurance to ensure products meet requirements and standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing to identify issues and support program execution.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with established procedures and quality goals.

Skills

Schematics reading

Engineering docs

QA experience

Travel willingness

MS Office

Technical writing

ISO experience

Process standards

IPC/NASA standards

Workmanship certifications

Education

High School diploma with 4 years related experience

Tools

TIPQA

Costpoint

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an Inspector – Level 3 to join our team in Dulles, VA. This 100% onsite role supports quality assurance activities to ensure products meet requirements, and works with engineering and manufacturing to identify issues and support program execution. The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

Some travel is required. Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance, PTO and a discretionary