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 are making history.

The Inspector 2 or 3 position is full-time on-site in Rolling Meadows, IL and will support the Specialized Tactical Electronic Warfare Systems(STEWS) program in the Integrated Mission Solutions (IMS) Operating Unit, within the Northrop Grumman Defense Systems sector. This location primarily supports the design, delivery, and sustainment of embedded software and mission planning systems on various airborne platforms. The Quality and Mission Assurance organization is chartered with providing the skills and experience required to support a robust Quality Management System (QMS) designed to ensure products and services meet or exceed internal and external customer requirements and promote mission success.

Basic Inspector 2/3 Responsibilities include:

• Perform both visual, mechanical and documentation reviews on all products (Electronic units and sub-assemblies, precision electro-mechanical assemblies, mechanical units, and sub-assemblies.
• Perform incoming inspection, in-process, and final test reviews on all production items to ensure conformance to all drawing requirements; NGC Quality Management System (QMS) requirements in support of Production Contracts, purchase orders and/or internal work instructions.
• Understand and utilize predetermined inspection methods (Blueprints, diagrams, dial indicators, micrometers, scales, fixtures, customer specifications, drawings or inspection instructions and checklists) to verify products meet various requirements.
• Perform both visual and mechanical inspections and verifications on all purchased parts, components, and systems for all program initiatives.
• Maintain records of results of all inspections, logs, write reports and other related activities utilizing approved documentation collection methods.
• Witness test verifications and sell-off of assets through the verification of standards, use of test/monitoring equipment, test data sheets, drawing requirements and other approved documentation.
•  Perform in-process audits to ensure product meets requirements
• Receive input regarding suggested process changes in support of efficiency, and to improve productivity.
•  Monitor compliance to requirements (ESD, safety glasses; use of personal protective equipment (PPE); ear protection, etc.).
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the program.

Inspector 2 Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related inspection experience
• Knowledge with IPC-STD 001 or similar industry standard requirements
• Soldering, repair, assembly and inspection experience
• Experience working in a dynamic, high-paced environment.
• Able to move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance.
• Must be able to work daily on-site in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
• This position requires analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• Formal IPC-STD 001 training

Inspector 3 Basic Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related inspection experience
• Knowledge with IPC-STD 001 or similar industry standard requirements
• Soldering, repair, assembly and inspection experience
• Experience working in a dynamic, high-paced environment.
• Able to move and position objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Department of Defense (DoD) secret security clearance.
• Must be able to work daily on-site in Rolling Meadows, Illinois.
• This position requires strong analytical skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Secret Clearance
• IPC-STD 001 Certification
• Experience with AS9100 standard requirements
• Must be able to pass formal classroom training to include but not limited to solder inspection, ESD, AS9100 auditing, etc