Flight Inspector 4

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Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for launch systems capabilities serving national security, military, civil and commercial customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.

SSSD has an opening for a Flight Inspector 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California

Inspects demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment and parts for operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications. Inspects the installation and operation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems and other parts and equipment of aircraft. Performs preflight and postflight inspections in accordance with standard procedure on flight-proven aircraft. Approves non-flight-proven aircraft for flight. Inspects, adjustments, repairs, or modifications made on the aircraft. May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.

Essential Function:

• Perform detailed inspections on Mechanical, Electrical, and RF components at the piece part level as well as the assembly and sub-assembly level.

• Provide surveillance during the entire build process to ensure processes and procedure are followed.

• Work close with the test teams and provide surveillance during testing operations.

• Accomplish various test setup verifications performed during each phase of the build cycle.  Such as, Thermal Vacuum and/or Vibrations tests.

• Perform in-depth reviews of product build documentation to determine if as-built meets as-designed.

• Confirm acceptable quality standards and workmanship practices are being utilized in assigned work centers

• Perform in-process and final inspections on various mechanical / electrical components throughout the manufacturing facility and/or work centers.

• Practically apply process specifications and use applicable workmanship standards during everyday job functions.

• Generate nonconformance reports for discrepancies discovered during inspection processes.

• Review nonconformities and provide feedback to authors on coding selections, defect descriptions, and other key attributes of NCR's.

• When needed, provide insights for review boards (PMRB, MRB, or FRB) to help with disposition or RCCA.  

• Perform audits of work areas to ensure compliance with ISO 9001/AS 9100 procedures 

• Develop training material for assigned work center PA group.

• Train and mentor new hires or less-experienced personnel in at least one skill identified on the PA skills matrix for assign area of work

• Act as safety representative during critical and hazardous operations for assigned spacecraft

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

 
This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Basic Qualification

• High school diploma/equivalent

• Able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions.

• Able to read and interpret schematics and block diagrams for verifications of test setups.

• Minimum 8 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, or relevant experience in Electrical or Mechanical field of work in performance of technical job function.

• Willingness to work off shift activities with occasional overtime, weekend, and Holiday support as required.

• Willingness to support 2nd shift (if required), and occasionally (though not often) 3rd shift support for short periods of Space craft testing.

• Willingness to travel in support of ITL level activities is required.

• Fluent in use of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications.

• Technical writing skills 

• Active Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a SCI level access.
   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Associates (2 year) degree in engineering discipline or non-technical 4 year degree from accredited institute.

• Working knowledge of Solumina, Cape, SAP.

• Previous experience working for an ISO-certified company.

• Active workmanship certifications from accreditation/standards companies, (e.g. IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc.).

Salary Range: $79,800 USD - $133,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.