Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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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’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Promontory, UT.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Flight Inspector Level 1 or Level 2 to join our Receiving Inspection Team in Promontory, UT. This position sits at the front-line of our flight hardware quality gate, ensuring that all incoming material — from EEE components to complex assemblies — meets contractual, configuration, and documentation requirements before acceptance into production. If you bring disciplined inspection execution, a systems mindset, and direct experience with AS9100 or SQAR environments, we want to hear from you.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collect representative samples in accordance with engineering, regulatory, and laboratory requirements.
• Verify material identification and ensure traceability during the fabrication and testing process.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of tools, areas, and equipment.
• Ensure all materials are properly labeled and stored following engineering and planning requirements.
• Communicate any inconsistencies, deviations, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Support inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain laboratory infrastructure including sample preparation and equipment set-ups and breakdown.
• Maintain neat and accurate records to company standards.
• Work with LIMS, Quality, and inventory databases to track material and test results.
• Candidate will be expected to maintain a high standard of operational discipline to support clean, safe, and efficient operations.
• Other duties as assigned

This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2.

Basic Qualifications for Level 1:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 0+ years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Knowledge of performing inspection for proper identity and dimensional conformance
• Experience with use of scientific instrumentation and equipment.
• Experience with handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply to procedures.

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start
• Knowledge of performing inspection for proper identity and dimensional conformance
• Experience with use of scientific instrumentation and equipment.
• Experience with handling and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong hands-on work ethic and can-do attitude.
• Demonstrated attention to detail.
• Must be disciplined to follow detailed instructions and comply to procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TIPQA inspection management system (GT Master, GT Process, NCR initiation, inspection closure)
• Deltek Costpoint ERP (purchase order lookup, QC Inspection Required flag verification, receiving routing)
• Experience with SAP inspection type codes or equivalent ERP receiving/inspection module
• IPC-A-610 Certified Inspection Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT)
• IPC-A-600 familiarity for printed wiring board (PWB) acceptance inspection
• CCAP or AS6081 training in counterfeit component detection and avoidance
• Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 or DCMA-oversight environment

Background in quality assurance, supplier quality, or incoming inspection in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00

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.