Senior Spacecraft Flight Inspector

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA, invites applicants for a Flight Inspector – Level 3 in our Space Sector. The role is onsite (6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, supporting complex government and commercial spacecraft programs.

You will perform mechanical, RF, and electrical inspections, generate NCRs, review build documentation, and audit areas for ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance while coordinating with ITEE/ITME/ITRF to verify test readiness.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent plus 4 years education/experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret clearance.
• Willingness to travel ~10–15% annually.
• Ability to work weekends and off-nominal shifts.
• Proficiency with TIPQA and MES; fluent use of Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• Perform in‑process and final mechanical, RF, and electrical inspections on fully integrated spacecraft, components, and sub‑assemblies throughout the SMF work centers.
• Generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies identified during inspection activities.
• Perform product build documentation reviews and end‑item data package reviews to ensure configuration and documentation accuracy.
• Conduct audits of work areas to verify compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100 procedures and Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Act as a Safety Representative during critical and hazardous operations for assigned spacecraft.
• Work closely with ITEE/ITME/ITRF to verify test setups and support test readiness.

Skills

Inspection

Mechanical inspection

RF inspection

Electrical inspection

Documentation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent with 4 years education/experience

Associate degree in engineering or non-technical four-year degree

Tools

TIPQA

MES

Microsoft Office

Blueprints reading

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Dulles, VA, invites applicants for a Flight Inspector – Level 3 in our Space Sector. The role is onsite (6:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) on a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, supporting complex government and commercial spacecraft programs.

You will perform mechanical, RF, and electrical inspections, generate NCRs, review build documentation, and audit areas for ISO 9001/AS9100 compliance while coordinating with ITEE/ITME/ITRF to verify test readiness.