Inspector 2/3

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 Defense Systems is currently seeking an Inspector 2 / 3 to provide talent to our Advanced Weapons group in Northridge, CA.

The successful candidate will be working in Receiving Inspection to perform inspection on a wide range of products, including electronic circuit cards, electronic assemblies, electronic cables, connectors, various mechanical parts, and other miscellaneous parts to ensure the products meets purchase order and other established requirements.

This req may be filled as a level 2 or a level 3. Basic qualifications for each level are listed below.

Basic Qualifications - Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years additional education and/or related experience.
• Familiarity with soldering and soldering workmanship acceptance standards.
• Must have good understanding of quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Must be capable of coordinating non-conformance incidents and handling procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms.
• Must be able to obtain certification to J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Use of various inspection equipment, including microscopes, digital calipers and micrometers, and other measuring equipment is required
• Computer technology is required. 
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawing and parts list requirements.
• Understand of the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Rejection report writing.
• Able to read and follow work instructions, procedures and specifications
• Must be able to obtain a US Gov't issued Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by Management; US citizenship is required.

Basic Qualifications - Level 3:

• High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years additional education and/or related experience.
• Familiarity with soldering and soldering workmanship acceptance standards.
• Must have good understanding of quality systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven ability to work in a fast pace environment.
• Must be capable of coordinating non-conformance incidents and handling procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both written and verbal forms.
• Must be able to obtain certification to J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Use of various inspection equipment, including microscopes, digital calipers and micrometers, and other measuring equipment is required
• Computer technology is required. 
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawing and parts list requirements.
• Understand of the basics of geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Rejection report writing.
• Able to read and follow work instructions, procedures and specifications
• Must be able to obtain a US Gov't issued Secret clearance within a timeframe set forth by Management; US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interim/Full Secret Clearance
• Familiar with AS9100 Quality Management System
• TipQA Experience
• Proficient in MS Office Suite 
• Familiar with Costpoint MRP system

Salary Range: $43,600 USD - $72,600 USD

Salary Range 2: $51,800 USD - $86,400 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.