Engineering Technician B (NDT) - 2nd Shift

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an agile NDT Engineering Technician for the Orange, VA area to work 2nd shift. You will read drawings, follow procedures, and operate DR/CT inspection equipment to identify subsurface and surface defects.

The role requires collaboration with engineering and mentoring of lower level technicians. Must be willing to work alternate shifts; ability to obtain US security clearance and travel to other sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires HS diploma or equivalent with 4 years of related experience or 2 years post-secondary with 0–2 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate radiographic inspection equipment including CT to inspect parts and assemblies.
• Evaluate digital images and CT data files using efX-CT, efX-DR, ImageJ and VG StudioMax.
• Interpret radiographic images to locate defects and report findings clearly.
• Follow QC standards and participate in audits via SPC verification.
• Learn inspection software and tools; obtain US security clearance if required.

Skills

Reading drawings

Interpretation of technical documents

Quality control methods

Team communication

Mentoring junior technicians

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates Degree with 0–2 years experience

Tools

efX-CT

efX-DR

ImageJ

VG StudioMax

Job description

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

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 Description:

The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris isseeking 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.

Qualifications:

• 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 standardsand 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

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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