Non Destructive Test Technician (ndt) – Level 2 or Level 3

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Corinne, UT +1 · Mission and Quality Assurance

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Non-Destructive Test Technician (NDT) Level 2 or Level 3 to perform critical inspections of aerospace assemblies using various NDT methods including radiography and ultrasound. The role requires specific NDT certifications and experience in the aerospace industry.

What you'd actually do

  1. Perform non-destructive tests (NDT) on components.
  2. Inspects metallic and nonmetallic materials, parts and assemblies for defects using automated and manual methods and techniques including radiography, ultrasound, penetrant, eddy current, laser shearography, and magnetic particle.
  3. The primary focus will be in the area of radiographic inspection (RT) of rocket motors using digital systems and Ultrasonic Testing inspection (UT) of metal and composite components.
  4. Handling and movement of energetic and non-energetic parts and components is required to perform inspections.

Skills

Required

  • High School diploma or equivalent and 2 years additional education and/or related experience (Level 2) or 4 years (Level 3)
  • Current Level 2 certification in radiographic inspection (RT) or ultrasound (UT)
  • Minimum 1 year (Level 2) or 3 years (Level 3) documented aerospace experience in a quality organization
  • Additional Level 2 certification in UT, ET, PT, MT, or LT
  • NAS410 qualified Level 2 training/experience in radiographic methodology
  • Pass 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test
  • U.S. Citizen able to obtain Employee Possessor designation
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to work in manufacturing environment (ladders, stairs, platforms, sitting/standing)
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, on-call, weekends, holidays, and overtime

Nice to have

  • Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, and Mag Particle Level 2 certifications
  • Experience and familiarity with inspection/interpretation of engineering requirements
  • Experience working with automated radiographic inspection systems
  • Experience with handheld UT pulse echo units (USM GO, USN 60) and or phased array (MX2, Veo)
  • Experience with eddy current weld and aluminum tubing inspections (NORTEC 500)

What the JD emphasized

  • prior NDT experience documentation and certification that will meet NAS 410 current revision requirements
  • Current Level 2 certification in radiographic inspection (RT) with a minimum of 1 documented year of aerospace experience in a quality organization utilizing a Level 2 OR Current Level 2 certification in ultrasound (UT) with a minimum of 1 documented year of aerospace experience in a quality organization utilizing a Level 2.
  • Additional Current Level 2 certification any of the following methods: ultrasound (UT), eddy current (ET), dye penetrant (PT), magnetic particles (MT), leak testing (LT).
  • NAS410 qualified Level 2 classroom training/experience, or equivalent, in radiographic methodology, either in progress or completed.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen able to obtain Employee Possessor designation from the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms​