Non Destructive Test Tech

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
No

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 is currently seeking a Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Technician - Level 2 or 3 to join our team at our Elkton, Maryland location.

The Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land.

Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise. https://www.ccgov.org/government/tourism

Position Summary:

Performs non-destructive tests (NDT) on aerospace components and assemblies. Inspects metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods and techniques including radiography, ultrasound, and penetrant inspection methods. Requires certifications in non-destructive testing in accordance with regulations. Radiographic techniques include film, computed radiography, and computed tomography.

Responsibilities:

• Operate high and low energy X-radiation equipment, operate automated film processor, computed radiography scanner, and computed tomography equipment and computers
• Operate ultrasonic flaw detector, working with pulse echo and angle beam inspections.
• Perform Type I and II Dye penetrant tests, methods A, B, and C
• Interpret, evaluate and make accept/reject decisions and document those decisions
• Obtain and maintain Level II certifications in radiography, ultrasound, and penetrant inspection methods which include formal classroom training, on-the-job training and written and practical exams for each NDT method and level. Must complete retesting at specified intervals to retain certifications
• Receive guidance, coaching, and training from a certified Level 2 or Level 3 NDT technician

This position can be filled at either the NDT Technician (2) / NDT Technician (3) level, depending demonstrated experience, education, and competency.

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED
• 2 or more years of experience working as an industrial NDT technician.
• Current or previous Level 2 ASNT or NAS 410 certification in radiographic…