(Skillbridge) Quality Inspector 3 (Space/Satellite Systems) Jobs

Quality Inspector - Level 3At 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.As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. NG-MIP is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels.SkillBridge Eligibility:Has served at least 180 days on active dutyIs within 12 months of separation or retirementWill receive an honorable dischargeHas taken any service TAPS/TGPSHas attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 monthsReceived Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.If forging a secure future excites you, look no further! Northrop Grumman's Space Sector provides an arena where your passion for innovation and quest for exploration are welcome. As a Quality Inspector - Level 3 your role at Gilbert, AZ will be pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:Performs Configuration Audits of flight hardware prior to acceptance.Reviews test data to verify compliance with quality procedures and specifications i.e. auditing ISO 9001/AS 9100.Monitors and verifies quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.Other duties as assignedBasic 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 DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance2+ years of experience as a Quality Assurance inspector or equivalent role in either a system-level or integration & test environmentFluent in the use of Microsoft applications and ability learn new computer programs/applications easilyExcellent technical writing skills are requiredStrong work ethic and a good attitude - it should be evident from the output of work that the best possible effort was givenPersonal initiative to become engaged in assigned work area without needing much direction from manager or team leadMust be able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings, part lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructionsWillingness to work 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift activities and occasional overtime or weekend support is requiredPrevious experience working in ISO certified environment and using Process Specifications or Military Standards to inform inspection or work activitiesPreferred Qualifications:5+ years of experience in aerospace workmanship standards for aerospace vehicle electrical harnesses, including crimping and/or soldering (e.g. IPC-A-620, NASA 8739 series, etc...)Knowledge of TipQA, Costpoint, MES, or other database applicationsKnowledge on how to read & interpret schematics and wire listsActive workmanship certifications from accreditation/standards companies (e.g. IPC)Technical Associates (2 year) degree from accredited institutionActive Top Secret/SCI clearance