Non Destructive Test Technician - Level 1

Northrop Grumman • Palmdale, CA

83d • $45,800 - $76,400

About The Position

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an NDI Tech 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Palmdale, CA. The selected candidate must be available to support all shifts including weekends. Travel may be required. The selected candidate will be trained to perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on aircraft engines or components. Inspects metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods and techniques including Radiography, Ultrasound, Phased Array Ultrasonics, Penetrant, Eddy Current, Laser Shearography, and Thermography. Additionally, the selected candidate will be involved in the NDT Inspection of hardware supporting various aircraft Programs and must be willing to attend/acquire all the necessary classroom training and method certification in the methods mentioned above.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management.
• Ability to work in a team environment under the guidance of mentor/mentors.
• Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access.
• Formal Classroom Certifications in Ultrasonic NDT level 1 and level 2.
• Formal Classroom Certifications in Eddy Current NDT level 1 and level 2.
• Must be available to support all shifts including weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Aircraft Inspection or Structures.
• Knowledge of Nonconforming Material (NCM) control system and governing procedures and documentation.
• Relevant past experience in the NDT field.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on aircraft engines or components.
• Inspect metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods.
• Utilize techniques including Radiography, Ultrasound, Phased Array Ultrasonics, Penetrant, Eddy Current, Laser Shearography, and Thermography.
• Attend and acquire necessary classroom training and method certification in NDT methods.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED