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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Aerospace Systems (NGAS) is looking for a **Final Assembly Inspector Level 2/3** to support the **3/10's 1st Shift** Delivery Inspection team located at the **Palmdale, CA** facility.

Responsibilities include:

+ Visually and physically inspect aircraft fuselage structure, system and electrical installations for conformance to engineering requirements using a variety of precision measurement equipment and inspection tools including, but not limited to; flashlights, mirrors, calipers, micrometers, ball gages, laser gauges, depth gages, borescopes, etc.

+ Structure inspections include assembly location, gap verification, shim installation, hole drilling, fastener installation, sealing, and coatings.

+ System installations include tube, hose, valve, fastener, and fitting installations, as well as sealing and coatings common to hydraulic, pneumatic, and fuel systems.

+ Electrical installations include wire routes, clamping, string tie, connector mating, pin insertion, crimping, and coatings.

+ Locate, identify, and accurately document nonconforming product/material at time of discovery per applicable procedures.

+ Visually and physically inspect rework and repair for compliance per engineering requirements.

+ Mentor technicians on nonconforming product/material discovered during inspection to include engineering requirements, how to identify the nonconformance and overall process improvement.

+ Develop, promote, and maintain collaborative team environment with fellow inspectors, support organizations, and customers.

+ Work well as part of a team and individually to increase quality, efficiency, effectiveness, and affordability through process improvement and other quality control methods.

+ Must be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to; hole drilling, sealing, countersinking, and fastener installation.

Basic Qualifications Level 2:

+ High School Diploma plus 2 years relevant mechanical and/or inspection work experience.

+ Must have experience/familiarity with inspection tools

+ Must be willing to work any shift (4/10's 1st/2nd shift, 3/10's 1st /2nd shift), overtime, and/or non-standard work schedule.

+ Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time.

+ Must be technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include but not limited to; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

+ Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include climbing, bending, crawling, stooping, kneeling, lifting, working with arms overhead, leaning, and laying.

+ Must be able to certify for half-face and full-face respirator(s).

+ Must be able to pass a physical exam.

+ Must be able to lift, grip, push, pull, and hold 25+ pounds.

+ Must be able to work in and around confined spaces to include but not limited to; fuel tanks, ducts, etc.

+ Must be able to push and pull own body weight to enter and exit confined spaces.

+ Active Secret Clearance.

+ Active Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

+ High School Diploma plus 4 years relevant mechanical and or inspection work experience.

+ Must have experience/familiarity with inspection tools

+ Must be willing to work any shift (4/10's 1st/2nd shift, 3/10's 1st /2nd shift), overtime, and/or non-standard work schedule.

+ Must be able to work around composites, epoxies, and sealants for long periods of time.

+ Must be technically proficient in Microsoft Office Suite to include but not limited to; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

+ Must be able to perform moderately strenuous physical and repetitious work to include climbing, bending, crawling, stooping, kneeling, lifting, working with arms overhead, leaning, and laying.

+ Must be able to certify for half-face and full-face respirator(s).

+ Must be able to pass a physical exam.

+ Must be able to lift, grip, push, pull, and hold 25+ pounds.

+ Must be able to work in and around confined spaces to include but not limited to; fuel tanks, ducts, etc.

+ Must be able to push and pull own body weight to enter and exit confined spaces.

+ Active Secret Clearance.

+ Active Special Program Access.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Material Review Board (MRB) process experience preferred.

Salary Range: $59,300.00 - $98,900.00Salary Range 2: $70,400.00 - $117,400.00

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.