Non Destructive Test Technician - Level 1

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Palmdale, CA +1 · Mission and Quality Assurance

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Non-Destructive Test Technician (Level 1) to perform non-destructive tests on aircraft engines or components. The role involves inspecting materials and parts for defects using various automated and manual methods, including Radiography, Ultrasound, Penetrant, Eddy Current, Laser Shearography, and Thermography. The technician will also be involved in NDT inspection of hardware and must acquire necessary training and certifications.

What you'd actually do

  1. The selected candidate will be trained to perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on aircraft engines or components.
  2. Inspects metallic and nonmetallic 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.
  3. Additionally, the selected candidate will be involved in the NDT Inspection of hardware supporting various aircraft Programs and must be willing to attend/acquire all the necessary classroom training and method certification in the methods mentioned above.

Skills

Required

  • 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
  • Possess the ability to work in a Team environment under the guidance of mentor/mentors 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 level 2 (must be able to provide documentation)
  • Formal Classroom Certifications in Eddy Current NDT level 1 and level 2 (must be able to provide documentation)
  • Must be available to support all shifts including weekends

Nice to have

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • Active Secret Clearance
  • Formal Classroom Certifications in Ultrasonic NDT level 1 and level 2
  • Formal Classroom Certifications in Eddy Current NDT level 1 and level 2