Engineering Technician B (NDT) - 2nd Shift

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 61,978,000 - 115,705,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking an agile NDT Engineering Technician for the 2nd shift at the Culpeper, VA area. You will read drawings, interpret radiographic data, and operate CT/DR inspection equipment to assess subsurface and surface defects.

You will use efX-CT, efX-DR, ImageJ, and VG StudioMax to evaluate digital images, support quality control, and mentor junior technicians while potentially traveling to other sites. A U.S. security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 4 years of relevant experience or 2 years post-secondary with 0-2 years experience.
• Preferred Technical NDT certificate, Engineering Degree and/or prior documented LII experience.
• Experience with ASTM, NAS-410 standards; aerospace processes.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate radiographic inspection equipment, including CT, to inspect parts and assemblies.
• Evaluate digital images and CT data using efX-CT, efX-DR, ImageJ, VG StudioMax.
• Interpret radiographic images and report findings accurately.
• Follow Quality Control standards and support SPC verification.
• Learn inspection software and tools; mentor junior technicians.
• Travel to other L3Harris sites as needed.

Skills

NDT techniques

Radiography

CT inspection

Software efX-CT

ImageJ

VG Studio Max

Drawing interpretation

Quality control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

efX-CT

efX-DR

ImageJ

VG StudioMax

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Engineering Technician B (NDT)

Job ID: 43624

Job Location: Culpeper, VA

Job Schedule: 2nd Shift 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description:

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris is seeking an agile, organized, result oriented NDT Engineering Technician to work at our Orange, VA location. Candidate shall be capable of reading & interpreting Drawings, Technical Documents, Planning & following detailed procedures. Also, will be able to work independently & provide guidance to lower level Technicians as required & collaborate well & communicate with teammates and Engineering. Also, will be required to make accept reject decisions IAW LIII Guidance & Technical criteria.

Must be willing to work alternative shifts and or additional Hours to accommodate ongoing Construction, Production demand & support any necessary recovery plan to support Enterprise.

Essential Functions:

• Set up and operate conventional and Digital Radiographic (DR) inspection equipment, including Computed Tomography (CT), to inspect parts, materials, and assemblies to determine the existence and extent of discontinuities.

• Use complex Software programs (efX-CT, efX-DR, ImageJ®, VG StudioMax®) to evaluate digital images and CT data files.

• Interpret both digital and film based radiographic images to determine location of subsurface and surface defects, such as inclusions, cracks, porosity, voids, unbonds, etc. Effectively communicate findings and relay information accurately through proper reporting processes and inspection reports.

• Perform inspection operations in accordance with Quality Control Standards, written specifications, or verbal instructions. Participate as required in product/process auditing through hardware/data verification and Statistical Process Control (SPC) verification activities.

• Learn inspection related software & inspection Tools.

• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

• Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience or 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

• Preferred Additional Skills:

• Technical NDT certificate, Engineering Degree and/or prior Documented LII experience. All Records including OJT, Technical & Testing are required to accept prior training & certifications.

• Working knowledge of ASTM’s, SNT-TC-1A, NAS-410 standards and typical aerospace processes (machining, welding, fabrication, material forming, product assembly, Foreign Object prevention.

• Experience in continuous improvement tools (e.g. Lean, 6S, root cause analysis, process mapping) etc.

• Ability to travel to other L3Harris and customer sites.

• Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Etc.

• Experience developing new Techniques & processes in a multi-functional team environment strongly desired.

• Strong writing and verbal skills, and an ability to mentor & collaborate with team members.

• Strong mechanical aptitude necessary to work through complex machine set-ups as required.

• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virgina (outside of Greater D.C. area) is $21.63/hr - $40.38/hr. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.
• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• company-paid holidays

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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