Northrop Grumman

Inspector 3

Northrop Grumman$72K — $121K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Quality Assurance, Electrical, or RF-related fields.
  • Ability to read schematics, engineering documentation, and inspect components against specifications.
  • Experience with ISO-certified processes and military standards in inspections.
  • Skill in technical writing and proficiency with Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

  • Support quality assurance activities for product and process standards.
  • Inspect and verify compliance of products against engineering documentation.
  • Engage proactively in work assignments and maintain quality oversight.
  • Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to resolve issues.
  • Provide support for off-shift, overtime, and weekend activities as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for personal and vacation needs.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Paid holidays and potential for overtime and bonuses.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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


If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:
  • High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
  • No clearance required to start
  • Knowledge in Electrical, or Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering is a plus.
  • Well-versed in use of TIPQA and/or Costpoint database applications


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Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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