Principal OR Sr. Principal Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Engineer

Northrop Grumman

101d • $110,300 - $165,500

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 Aerospace Systems has an opening for a Principal or Sr. Principal Non Destructive Inspection Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Palmdale, CA within the Palmdale Vehicle Engineering organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience for Principal Engineer.
• Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience for Sr Principal Engineer.
• Must have an American Society for Non-destructive Testing (SNT) LV III in multiple methods.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access prior to start.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, research, and specify Non-destructive inspection tools and methodologies and their related application processes for use in bonded composite structures, metallics, systems and subsystems.
• Apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.
• Work in a team environment with other engineering and quality organizations performing detailed technical reviews of specifications, inspection plans, and standard developments.
• Provide technical and engineering support to the NDT department.
• Develop NDT procedures and techniques.
• Train NDT personnel.
• Research and develop new inspection methods for production inspection.
• Assist in DCMA and internal audits.

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

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree