2nd Shift Flight Inspector Level 2/3

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 2 or Level 3 to join our team in Oxnard, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. The Flight Inspector reports to the Test Inspection Manager and performs required inspections on mechanical, electrical, or structural components or systems to ensure conformance with quality requirements for spacecraft components and associated systems.

Responsibilities

• Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in‑process and completed products.
• Performs required inspections (visual, dimensional, functional, etc.) on spacecraft components.
• Uses various measuring devices such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, pin gages, and Coordinate Measuring Machine.
• Has decision‑making responsibilities regarding acceptance or rejection of work and tests performed.
• Inspects and performs tests on mechanical, electrical, or structural components and assemblies related to spacecraft components and sub‑assemblies.
• Performs inspections ranging from close‑tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of work in progress.
• Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
• Works from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, and inspection instructions.
• Must be able to work 2nd Shift (2:30 pm – 12:00 am).
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Reports to the Test Inspection Manager.
• Plans and organizes work to effectively accomplish assigned tasks.
• Accurately interprets drawings and specifications.
• Identifies technical needs and solutions strategically with strong program execution focus.
• Works comfortably in a cleanroom environment.
• Possesses excellent communication skills and interfaces with technical and non‑technical department members, suppliers, and customers.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• No clearance required to start.
• Level 2: High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Level 3: High school diploma or equivalent and 4 years of additional education and/or related experience.
• Experience utilizing various measuring devices such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, specifications, and related criteria.
• Understanding of GD&T.
• Good written and oral communication skills with the ability to interface across the organization to achieve effective results.
• Experience working in a team environment to solve problems and balance workloads.
• Experience with electronics workmanship standards such as IPC‑A‑610 and IPC‑A‑62