Key Responsibilities
Perform receiving inspection on flight-critical hardware including
Line Replaceable Units (LRUs)
Cable assemblies
Electrostatic Sensitive Devices (ESD)
Government- and contractor-furnished equipment and hardware
Validate supplier documentation (e.g., Certificates of Conformance, test data, lot traceability, and applicable quality requirements) prior to material acceptance.
Execute inspection activities in accordance with Quality Specification Instructions, Work Instructions, and program-specific quality requirements.
Administer Air Vehicle Acceptance Testing procedures and coordinate with System Test Engineers and Test Conductors.
Initiate Nonconformance Reports and support Material Review Board (MRB) documentation for nonconforming material.
Apply visual, dimensional, and documentation-based inspection techniques; enforce hold conditions on material with unresolved documentation or configuration issues.
Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) activities when escapes or systemic intake deficiencies are identified.
Inspect demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment, and parts for operation and conformance to government and company standards and specifications.
Inspect installation and operation of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, emergency systems, and other aircraft parts and equipment.
Perform preflight and post-flight inspections in accordance with standard procedures on flight-proven aircraft.
Approve non–flight-proven aircraft for flight and verify that inspections, adjustments, repairs, or modifications have been properly accomplished.
Monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process control or other quality-control procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of Mission Assurance and program objectives.
Basic Qualifications (Flight Inspector 2)
High school diploma or equivalent and 3 years of additional education and/or related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance if required by program.
Experience performing inspection for proper identity and dimensional conformance.
Experience performing visual inspection for obvious defects or damage (e.g., corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, pits).
Ability to make pass/fail acceptance decisions on inspected goods and maintain accurate inspection records.
Familiarity with Quality Management System (QMS) documentation, including purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists.
Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace/defense Quality Management System requirements.
Basic Qualifications (Flight Inspector 3)
High school diploma or equivalent and 5 years of additional education and/or related experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance if required by program.
Demonstrated experience in flight-line or air vehicle acceptance inspections.
Experience supporting MRB and RCCA activities for nonconforming material or intake escapes.
Experience interpreting complex aerospace drawings, specifications, and configuration baselines.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with MES Manufacturing Execution System.
Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 or DCMA oversight environment.
Background in quality assurance, supplier quality, or incoming inspection within an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment.
An A&P license is a plus.
Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical issues clearly to all levels of leadership.
Primary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $62,700.00 - $104,500.00
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
