Inspector 2 - 1st Shift
This posting asks for U.S. citizenship.
The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule
About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: None
TRAVEL: No
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Quality Inspector 1st Shift - Level 2, located in Chandler, AZ you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The Successful Candidate
- Uses predetermined methods, operations, setups and prescribed specifications to inspect visually in-process and completed products such as electronic units and subsystems, precision electromechanical assemblies or mechanical units, subassemblies, structural flaws, internal defects, and missing welds.
- Uses various measuring devices.
- Accepts, rejects, or reworks defective or malfunctioning units or systems.
- Works from blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, preset micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists.
- May monitor and verify quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
- Performs line clearances after each lot to ensure all materials from the previous lot have been removed.
This is a fully on-site position. Relocation is not available for this role.
Your Expertise - Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 2+ years of additional education and/or related experience
- Available to work 1st Shift 6:00am to 3:30pm
- Experience in cable manufacturing and/or inspection
- Able to read engineering documentation and inspect to drawings and parts lists, inspection plans, and supplemental instructions
- Strong work ethic and good attitude
- US Citizenship
What Sets You Apart: Preferred Qualifications
- Active or ability to obtain U.S. Government security clearance
- Experience with IPC or Prior IPC certifications
Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space
We work a 9/80 schedule (9 hours per day Mon-Thurs, 8 hours every other Friday with the alternate Friday off)
For more benefit details please visit our Total Rewards site. www.northropgrumman.com/benefits
Primary Level Salary Range: $25.34 - $42.26
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.
Copied from the listing Northrop Grumman published, verified 31 Oct 2026.
About Northrop Grumman
Satellites, space telescopes, cargo spacecraft and rocket boosters, inside a defense prime.
Chandler is Northrop Grumman's launch vehicle campus, 633,000 square feet, where most of its launch vehicles are designed, built and tested. (Source: Area Development)
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