NDI Tech​/Flight Inspector - R10208275

Overview

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.

NDI

Duties Include:

Performs nondestructive testing (NDT) on aircraft engines or components; inspects metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts, and assemblies for defects using radiography, ultrasonic, penetrant, eddy current, shearography, thermography, and magnetic particle techniques. Inspects various aircraft structures and components, including composites and metals.

Inspector

Duties Include:

Inspecting demonstrator and production aircraft systems, equipment and parts for operation and conformance to standards; inspecting electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, fuel, oil, and emergency systems; performing preflight and post-flight inspections; approving non-flight-proven aircraft for flight; inspecting, adjusting, repairs, or modifications; monitoring and verifying quality per statistical process or other control procedures.

• NDI Level 2:
  High School diploma or equivalent and 6 years of education/experience in nondestructive testing. Currently certified to NDT Level II in UT and ET per NAS-410 (documentation required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
• Must be able to pass eye, medical, and respiratory exams, and able to climb stairs and ladders as needed.

• NDI Level 3:
  High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years of education/experience in nondestructive testing. Currently certified to NDT Level II in UT and ET per NAS-410 (documentation required).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance and Special Program Access.
• Must be able to pass eye, medical, and respiratory exams, and able to climb stairs and ladders as needed.

• Aerospace or aviation experience
• Active DoD Secret Clearance
• Ability to utilize measuring devices including calipers, micrometers, and scales
• Familiarity with AS9100, NADCAP, and other Quality/NDT auditing or accreditation systems
• Experience with MAUSS V or AUSS Mobile systems and with multiple brands of flaw detectors
• Experience interpreting flaws in composites; certification in other NDT methods
• Willingness to cross-train in other NDT methods
• Ability to work extended or flexible schedules on short notice
• Able to work under general supervision

Salary ranges:
Primary Level $47,000.00 - $78,300.00;
Secondary Level $55,800.00 - $93,000.00. The above is a general guideline; actual offers depend on scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply; long-term incentives may apply for VP/Director roles. Benefits include health, life, disability insurance, savings plan, holidays and PTO.

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date, may shorten or extend. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

• Associate

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology
• Defense and Space Manufacturing

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