RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is looking for a Final Assembly Inspector 2/3 to support the F-35 program located in our Palmdale, CA facility. Responsibilities include: - Visually and physically inspect aircraft center fuselage structure, system and electrical installations for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools to include micrometers, calipers, ball gages, flashlights, mirrors, ohm meters, laser gauges and depth gages. - Structure inspections include location, gap verification, shim installation, hole drilling, fastener installation, sealing and coatings. - System installations include tube, hose, valve, fastener installation, sealing and coatings common to hydraulic, pneumatic and fuel systems. - Electrical installations include route, clamping, string tie, connector mating, pin insertion, crimping and coatings. - Locate, identify and accurately document nonconforming product/material at time of discovery by applicable procedures. - Visually and physically inspect rework and repair for compliance with engineering requirements. - Mentor technicians on nonconforming product/material discovered during inspection to include engineering requirements, how to identify the nonconformance and process improvement. - Develop, promote, and maintain collaborative team environment with fellow inspectors, support organizations and customers. - Work well as part of a team and individually to increase quality, efficiency, effectiveness and affordability through process improvement and other quality control methods. - Must be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to hole drilling, sealing, countersinking, and fastener installation. Final Assembly Inspector 2 Basic Qualifications: - High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related inspection experience - This position will primarily work 2nd shift but must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule - Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook - Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include climbing, bending, crawling, stooping, and kneeling, lifting, working with arms overhead, leaning and laying - Must be able to lift, grip, push, pull and hold 35 pounds - Must be able to work in and around confined spaces to include but not limited to fuel tanks and ducts - Must be able to push and pull own body weight to enter and exit confined spaces - Must be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to hole drilling, sealing, countersinking, and fastener installation - Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements. Final Assembly Inspector 3 Basic Qualifications: - High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related inspection experience - This position will primarily work 2nd shift but must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule - Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include but not limited to Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook - Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include climbing, bending, crawling, stooping, and kneeling, lifting, working with arms overhead, leaning and laying - Must be able to lift, grip, push, pull and hold 35 pounds - Must be able to work in and around confined spaces to include but not limited to fuel tanks and ducts - Must be able to push and pull own body weight to enter and exit confined spaces - Must be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to hole drilling, sealing, countersinking, and fastener installation - Must have the ability to pass medical/respiratory evaluation to obtain and maintain necessary respirator clearance and compliance with all respirator fitting requirements. Preferred Qualifications: - Active Secret Clearance - Experience with MRB and DCMA process Primary Level Salary Range: $61,100.00 - $101,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, 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. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.