Inspector - Missile & Systems

Description:IAM Hourly represented employees who currently work at the main (Sunnyvale/Palo Alto) unit, Santa Cruz, Vandenburg Air Force Base or Eastern Range facilities must apply to open requisitions on Brass Ring to be considered for the position.
Witness conformance to testing requirements for all tests which utilize electrical, electronic, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and environmental equipment required to simulate conditions encountered during operations; compare accumulated data with specified requirements and accept those tests which prove product systems, subsystems, and assemblies. Inspect associated parts, and assemblies for conformance to blueprints, inspection standards, specifications, and certified processes. Perform Quality Assurance (QA) tasks during handling, processing and testing of ordnance assemblies and subassemblies.

Inspect the installation and hookup of test devices, support equipment, test complexes and recording/control instrumentation used to determine performance characteristics of missile systems, subsystems, and assembly packages Witness test performance assuring conformance to written test control parameters. Compare accumulated performance data with test procedure criteria and accept those tests meeting requirements.
Inspect systems used to checkout flight vehicles and related support and facility equipment for conformance to engineering prerelease or released drawings or sketches, inspection standards and specification.
Witness operations to ensure installation of parts are in conformance with current procedures and inspection standards.

Inspect the assembly, disassembly, alteration, modification, and test of non-functional items and certify conformance to specifications. Ensure completeness and accuracy of all inspection records and test data. Document discrepancies noted during inspection.
When qualified/certified inspect the handling, packaging, testing and installation of ordnance components ensuring compliance to safety, product specifications and procedures. Stamp/approve acceptable items and reject unacceptable items. Provide inspection assistance to investigate malfunctions and determination of repair/rework required to bring items into conformance with specification. Maintain in accordance with current operating procedures, all records of assembly and test operations in a current status and review for completeness prior to final closure. Maintain equipment logs and records.
Use information processing systems as required to perform the above tasks and perform related duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
- Background in electronic/mechanical testing and theory equivalent to completion of a 2 year program in electronics, physics and mechanical technology as presented by junior colleges and technical institutes.
- At least 1 year of directly related experience in the inspection activities associated with product systems and test complexes.
- Read and interpret all types of detail and assembly blueprints, drawings, sketches and instrumentation.
- Ability to use various types of inspection precision measuring instrumentation.
- Certifiable in solder, wire wrap and crimping processes and ordinance process & handling.
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret Clearance, U.S. Citizenship required.
Desired Skills:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of Fleet Ballistic Missile practices and processes.
- Experience with SAP Quality functions, including QNotes.
- Experience interacting with DCMA and US Government customers.
- Experience with customer relations.
- Basic understanding of Ground Equipment, both electrical & mechanical.
- Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)
- Experience operating Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM).
- Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) experience
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

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Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First