Inspector 3

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking an 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.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematics and block diagrams for verifications of test setups
• Read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
• Work off shift activities with occasional overtime, weekend, and Holiday support as required
• Travel (though not often) in support of S/C level activities
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Quality Assurance, or relevant experience in Electrical or RF field of work in performance of technical job function
• No clearance required to start
• Fluent in use of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new computer programs/applications
• Above average technical writing skills is mandatory
• Personal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing to be constantly coached or led to next assignment
• Strong work ethic and good attitude - it should be evident from output of work that the best possible effort was given

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge in Electrical, or Radio Frequency (RF) Engineering is a plus
• Well-versed in use of TIPQA and/or Costpoint database applications
• 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.)

Pay

Salary range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00. 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.

Schedule

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.