Non Destructive Test Technician - Level 1 - R10215626

Job Title: Non Destructive Test Technician - Level 1 - R

Company: Northrop Grumman

Location: Palmdale, CA

Posted: 1 week ago. Be among the first 25 applicants.

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance: Secret clearance required.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Company 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.

About the Role: Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an NDI Tech 1 to join our team 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, inspecting metallic and non-metallic 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 all necessary classroom training and method certification.

• 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(s) to learn the necessary techniques and processes for achieving high quality NDT inspection results
• Active Secret Clearance and ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
• Formal classroom certifications in Ultrasonic NDT level 1 and 2 (must provide documentation)
• Formal classroom certifications in Eddy Current NDT level 1 and 2 (must provide documentation)
• Must be available to support all shifts, including weekends

• 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $45,800.00 - $76,400.00

Salary determined based on scope and responsibilities, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus and benefits such as health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off.

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs.

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full‑time

Job Function: Quality Assurance

Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing

Equal Employment Opportunity: Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit  U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.