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Flight Inspector – Level 3

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 Flight Inspector – Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% virtual and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. This could change due to business conditions. Occasional travel may be required.

The Flight Inspector is responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process work, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This role performs first article, in-process, and final inspections, interprets engineering drawings and GD&T, utilizes precision measuring equipment, and investigates quality discrepancies to support corrective actions. The Flight Inspector partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure high-quality aerospace products are delivered safely and accurately.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Perform analyses and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for chemical or physical properties.
• Performs a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and aids in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance.
• Prepares and monitors quality statistics and reports.
• Reviews production records for conformance to procedures. Conducts non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged, or tested product.
• Performs in-process and final inspection on machined or composite fabricated parts
• Reads part drawings with a high degree of GD&T understanding
• Reviews, analyzes, and possesses knowledge and ability to use inspection equipment such as: Micrometers, Calipers, Height Gauges, Optical Comparators, etc.
• Investigates problems and develops/recommends corrective actions for recurring discrepancies
• Interfaces with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent and 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience working with inspection equipment such as (micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, etc)
• Ability to read, interpret, and communicate blueprints, specs, and other technical documents
• Experienced in one or more of the following:
• Inspecting and generating discrepancy reports
• Composite Fabrication or Inspection
• Assembly Structure Inspection
• Proof Load Testing
• Vibration Testing
• Interfacing directly with customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous aerospace industry experience
• Proficiency with SAP, CAPE, MEF, and Solumina software suites
• Active DoD Government Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00

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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.