Non Destructive Test Technician - Tech

Non Destructive Test Technician - Tech 2/3

United States-California-Palmdale

time type Full time

posted on Posted 19 Days Ago

job requisition  R

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Nondestructive Test Technician 2/3 in Ultrasonics (UT) for programs located in the Palmdale, CA facility within the Quality department.

Our NDT team works daily on some of Northrop Grumman’s most technologically advanced aircraft such as the B-21 Raider, Global Hawk and F-35. Our Palmdale, CA site is uniquely suited for the development, prototyping, production and testing of military aircraft systems, both manned and unmanned. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today.

With Northrop Grumman, our NDT team enjoys a diverse, collaborative environment that is supportive to launch your career.

• Review routers, procedures, specifications, and other instructions for completeness and instructions to perform operation
• Process parts in accordance with procedures and technical instructions to evaluate for processing discontinuities exceeding specified requirements
• Operate UT inspection equipment/automated systems
• Set-up, operate, calibrate, and perform Process Control Checks on UT equipment by following established instructions and record results
• Interpret, evaluate, and report evaluation results, as required and outlined
• Fill out required logs and statistical data sheets, as required
• Maintain required job skills and knowledge of requirements (including procedures, specifications, etc.)
• Maintain work area, equipment, and all documents/records to be audit ready at all times
• Provide On-the-Job Training (OJT) to Level 1 NDT Inspectors and fellow Level 2 NDT Inspectors
• Assist the Level 3 in developing specific test techniques
• Completes these and other job duties as instructed

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED (education will be verified) and Level 2 Certification per NAS
  410 in Ultrasonics (certification will be verified)
• Minimum of 2 years related Ultrasonic experience using automated and handheld pulse echo units
• Able to read and interpret blueprint and engineering drawings and be able to document non-conformances as required
• Ability to successfully pass vision screen and color blindness tests
• Ability to pass General, Specific, and Practical exams within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
• Able to be subject to a variety of physical conditions and areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spaces
• Able to lift up to approximately 25 pounds. May occasionally lift 50 pounds (with assistance)
• Must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule
• This position requires an active DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED (education will be verified) and Level 2 Certification per NAS
  410 in Ultrasonics (certification will be verified)
• Minimum of 4 years related Ultrasonic experience using automated and handheld pulse echo units
• Able to read and interpret blueprint and engineering drawings and be…