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[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Arizona-Chandler/Flight-Inspector-Level-1-or-2_R10242131) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Northrop Grumman](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/) / Flight Inspector Level 1 or 2 ## Job description ### 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. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Flight Inspector – Level 1 or Level 2 to join our team in Chandler AZ. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Flight Inspector Level 1 or 2 to join our Receiving Inspection Team in Chandler, AZ. This position sits at the front-line of our flight hardware quality gate, ensuring that all incoming material — from EEE components to complex assemblies — meets contractual, configuration, and documentation requirements before acceptance into production. If you bring disciplined inspection execution, a systems mindset, and direct experience with AS9100 or SQAR environments, we want to hear from you. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: - Perform receiving inspection on flight-critical hardware including EEE components, printed wiring boards (PWBs), RF cable assemblies, COTS items, Government-Furnished Equipment, and Contractor-Furnished Equipment - Validate supplier documentation including Certificate of Conformance, test data, lot traceability, and applicable quality requirement) compliance prior to material acceptance - Execute inspection per applicable Quality Specification Instructions, Work Instructions, and program-specific quality requirements Initiate and complete inspection records in TIPQA; verify QC Inspection Required routing in Costpoint prior to acceptance ### Initiate Nonconformance - Reports and support Material Review Board (MRB) documentation for nonconforming material - Apply visual, dimensional, and documentation-based inspection techniques; enforce hold conditions on material with unresolved documentation or configuration - Support root cause and corrective action (RCCA) reviews when escapes or systemic intake deficiencies are identified - Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, and Production teams to resolve supplier documentation deficiencies and upstream system flags Other duties as assigned This position can be filled at either a Level 1 or Level 2. ### Basic Qualifications for Level 1 High School diploma or equivalent and 0 years additional education and/or related experience. ### No clearance required to start - Knowledge of performing inspection for proper identity and dimensional conformance - Knowledge with visual inspection for obvious defects or damage (corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, pits) - Ability to make pass/fail acceptance decisions on inspected goods and maintain inspection records - Familiarity with QMS documentation including purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists - Knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace/defense Quality Management System requirements - Familiarity with SQAR requirements and Q-code application in a government contract environment Basic Qualifications for Level 2: High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience. No clearance required to start Experience performing inspection for proper identity and dimensional conformance Experience with visual inspection for obvious defects or damage (corrosion, cracks, dents, scratches, pits) - Familiarity with QMS documentation including purchase orders, blueprints, drawings, inspection instructions, and checklists Working knowledge of AS9100 or equivalent aerospace/defense Quality Management System requirements - Familiarity with SQAR requirements and Q-code application in a government contract environment Preferred Qualifications: TIPQA inspection management system (GT Master, GT Process, NCR initiation, inspection closure) Deltek Costpoint ERP (purchase order lookup, QC Inspection Required flag verification, receiving routing) Experience with SAP inspection type codes or equivalent ERP receiving/inspection module IPC-A-610 Certified Inspection Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT) IPC-A-600 familiarity for printed wiring board (PWB) acceptance inspection CCAP or AS6081 training in counterfeit component detection and avoidance Experience supporting MRB disposition activities in an AS9100 or DCMA-oversight environment Background in quality assurance, supplier quality, or incoming inspection in an aerospace or defense manufacturing environment Primary Level Salary Range: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $52,700.00 - $87,900.00 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](http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: 72 days - Location: United States-Arizona-Chandler - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $44,400.00 - $74,000.00[Apply on Northrop Grumman’s careers site →](https://ngc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Northrop_Grumman_External_Site/job/United-States-Arizona-Chandler/Flight-Inspector-Level-1-or-2_R10242131) ## More jobs at Northrop Grumman ### [(Skillbridge) Flight Inspector 1](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/eacbd05ff0c4c8f5375f/) United States-Arizona-Chandler ### [(Skillbridge) – Computer Systems Analyst - 2](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/4c234d05352ff68f7831/) United States-Arizona-Chandler ### [Configuration Analyst - Level 2 (AHT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/5ec17908f28f84efcfd7/) United States-Arizona-Chandler ### [Configuration Analyst - Level 3 (AHT)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/957168b7e36104bb1379/) United States-Arizona-Chandler ### [Inspector 2 - 1st Shift](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/northrop-grumman/jobs/ed2bbf73459221d6d67e/) United States-Arizona-Chandler ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [A220 Flight Line Quality Inspector (Weekend Shift)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/airbus/jobs/5cdb23a4bd0293fdaafd/) AIRBUS · Mobile Area, AL ### [C-5M Flight Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/73934baec3cb349865a5/) Lockheed Martin · Marietta, GA ### [Electronic Sys Tech Flight](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/071e6aa0e9e99a6acc46/) Lockheed Martin · Palmdale, CA ### [Flight Captain](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/44dc17fbfd5ef031fc5c/) Eaton · Richmond Heights, Ohio, USA ### [Flight Test Engineer/Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/a6a0a6220a37c29cb73c/) BAE Systems · Clearfield, Utah, United States OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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