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Flight Inspector 2

Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-California-Goleta

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About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector  – Level 2 to join our team in Goleta, CA. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.     The Flight Inspector will perform required inspections (visual, dimensional, load tests, etc.) on mechanical, electrical or structural components or systems to ensure conformance with the quality requirements for spacecraft components and associated systems. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: • Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups, and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products. • Perform required inspections (visual, dimensional, and functional, etc.) on spacecraft components.  • Uses various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, pin gages, and Coordinate Measuring Machine. • This job has decision-making responsibilities with regards to the 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. Inspections vary from close tolerance dimensional checks to general surveillance of the work in progress. • Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems. • Work from drawings, diagrams, customer specifications, and inspection instructions. • Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! Basic Qualifications: • High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience.    • No clearance required to start • Experience utilizing various measuring devices, such as caliper, micrometer, comparator, gages, pin gages, and other inspection tools • Knowledge of GD&T with the ability to read and comprehend detail control plans, work instructions, drawings, Bill of Materials, Specifications and related criteria • US Citizenship required   Preferred Qualifications:    • Strong Computer skills • 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 in Aerospace manufacturing, mechanical assemblies, and/or electronic assemblies. Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below: https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewa

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