Inspector 3/4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Ronkonkoma
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret 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 Defense Systems is seeking an Inspector – level 3 or 4 to work in its Propulsion Systems & Control (PS&C) Business Unit, headquartered in Elkton, Maryland. The position will reside in our Ronkonkoma, New York location. Job Description: Use process control documents, inspection plans, and prescribed specifications to visually and dimensionally inspect in-process and completed components, subassemblies and assemblies. Work from process documents, customer specifications, drawing or inspection instructions and checklists. Perform mechanical or electrical inspections on manufactured/purchased components and assemblies. Use various measuring devices such as calipers, micrometers, thickness gages, height gages, shore A & D hardness gages, and electronic measuring devices (Coordinate Measuring Machines). Perform First Article Inspections. Perform mathematical calculations to ensure compliance with inspection criteria. Program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), using PC-DMIS software, including development and maintenance of programs, set up and execution. Create inspection reports as needed from drawings or inspection plans. Be flexible in work skills and daily tasks assigned including availability to work overtime and weekends. Maintain, calibrate, and document all tools and instruments used in inspections Develop and implement a regular maintenance and calibration schedule Independently manage day-to-day tasks and priorities, reporting regularly to management The selected candidate will be hired to the level of demonstrated experience, education, and competency. Basic Qualifications for level 3: At least 4 years of experience and/or combination of additional education. Ability to obtain a secret clearance, US citizenship is a prerequisite. Experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) under guidance of qualified programmers using PC-DMIS. Attention to detail. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills. Self-motivated. Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook. Basic Qualifications for level 4: At least 6 years of experience and/or combination of additional education. Ability to obtain a secret clearance, US citizenship is a prerequisite. Experience in a manufacturing environment Ability to independently program and operate Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) using PC-DMIS. Attention to detail. Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and time management skills. Self-motivated. Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of AS9100/ISO9001 Ability to obtain and maintain ATF Employee Possessor. Background in GD&T. IPC J-STD-001, 610/620 training or experience. LI-MJ5 Primary Level Salary Range: $56,000.00 - $93,400.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00 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. 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.

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