Role Description Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 3 to join our team in Redondo Beach, CA. This position is 100% virtual and can be performed anywhere within the continental United States. This could change due to business conditions. Occasional travel may be required. The Flight Inspector is responsible for inspecting raw materials, in-process work, and finished products to ensure compliance with engineering specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. This role performs first article, in-process, and final inspections, interprets engineering drawings and GD&T, utilizes precision measuring equipment, and investigates quality discrepancies to support corrective actions. The Flight Inspector partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure high-quality aerospace products are delivered safely and accurately. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. In this job, you will: - Perform analyses and tests of raw materials, packaging materials, and/or finished products from manufacturing to ensure quality standards and compliance to customer and regulatory requirements, and tolerance specifications for chemical or physical properties. - Perform a variety of qualitative tests or qualitative assays on samples, and aid in maintenance and certification of test instruments and apparatus to ensure compliance. - Prepare and monitor quality statistics and reports. - Review production records for conformance to procedures. Conduct non-conformance tests of manufactured, packaged, or tested product. - Perform in-process and final inspection on machined or composite fabricated parts. - Read part drawings with a high degree of GD&T understanding. - Review, analyze, and possess knowledge and ability to use inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, etc. - Investigate problems and develop/recommend corrective actions for recurring discrepancies. - Interface with manufacturing, engineering, customer, vendor, and subcontractor representatives to ensure requirements are met. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience. - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance. - Experience working with inspection equipment such as micrometers, calipers, height gauges, optical comparators, etc. - Ability to read, interpret, and communicate blueprints, specs, and other technical documents. - Experienced in one or more of the following: - Inspecting and generating discrepancy reports. - Composite Fabrication or Inspection. - Assembly Structure Inspection. - Proof Load Testing. - Vibration Testing. - Interfacing directly with customers. Preferred Qualifications - Previous aerospace industry experience. - Proficiency with SAP, CAPE, MEF, and Solumina software suites. - Active DoD Government Clearance. Benefits - Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. - Health insurance coverage. - Life and disability insurance. - Savings plan. - Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Salary Range Primary Level Salary Range: $72,600.00 - $121,000.00 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. Application Information 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 Northrop Grumman EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.