Nondestructive Testing Inspector Senior; X​/1st shift

Position: Nondestructive Testing Inspector Senior  (3X12 / 1st shift)
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* Description:

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* At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, your expertise in nondestructive testing helps ensure the quality, safety, and performance of some of the world's most advanced aircraft  Supporting programs that few aerospace professionals ever have the opportunity to work on, you'll inspect mission critical structures using advanced NDT technologies while collaborating with experienced specialists across multiple inspection disciplines  If you're looking to expand your technical expertise, solve complex challenges, and contribute to programs that shape the future of aerospace, this is where your career can continue to grow

As a Senior Nondestructive Testing Inspector, you'll perform advanced inspections on metallic and composite aircraft structures while supporting production, sustainment, and advanced development programs  This role combines hands on inspection work, technical problem solving, continuous learning, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and mission readiness

** What You Will Be Doing:*
* As a Senior Nondestructive Testing Inspector, you'll perform advanced inspections using multiple NDT methods while supporting some of Lockheed Martin's most innovative aerospace programs  You'll work alongside highly skilled inspectors, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure aircraft structures meet the highest quality and performance standards

Key responsibilities include:

+ Perform nondestructive inspections using Penetrant, Radiography, and Ultrasonic testing methods

+ Set up, operate, and maintain advanced computerized NDT equipment

+ Inspect metallic structures, composite assemblies, bonded components, and weldments

+ Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements to ensure product quality

+ Support development and continuous improvement of inspection techniques and procedures

+ Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues

+ Assist in training and mentoring developing NDT inspectors through on the job instruction

+ Maintain compliance with NAS 410 certification requirements, quality standards, and safety procedures

** Who You Are*
* The ideal candidate is an experienced Nondestructive Testing professional who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and technical excellence  They enjoy solving complex inspection challenges, continuously expanding their expertise across multiple NDT disciplines, and collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure every aircraft meets the highest quality standards

Must be able to work any shift or work schedule

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* Basic Qualifications:

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* Minimum of 5 years Non Destructive Inspection Testing experience and Documented previous NAS 410 Level II Training and OJT   Must have certifications in the following;

Penetrant  PT

Radiography  RT

Ultrasonic  UT

Must have Interim secret clearance to start

** Desired

Skills:

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* Certification in the following

Magnetic Particle  MT

Eddy Current  ET

Shearography  ST

Thermography  IRT

 Aerospace experience

 Ability to conduct OJT for trainees

 Penetrant and Magnetic particle experience in aerospace setting

 Ability to develop written techniques and procedures for approval by an NDT Level III

 Must be able to demonstrate and pass general, specific, and practical examinations in above mentioned methods

 Experience in robotic operated NDI equipment preferred

 Experience in NDI testing various materials such as:
Composite Structures, Metallics, Bonded Assemblies, and welds

Experience with Microsoft Office applications:
PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and computerized workstations

 Must have experience in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications

 GD&T  Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing

** Security Clearance Statement:
** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration

** Clearance Level:
** Secret

** Other Important Information You Should Know*
* ** Expression of Interest:
** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match   Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings

** Ability to Work Remotely:
** Onsite Full time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility

** Work Schedules:
** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees   Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed   These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits

The base range for this position in California is $29 01   $48 91

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401 k  match, Flexible…