NDT Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4

0903 SP - Propulsion Systems; United States; On-site; USD 89,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring an NDT Engineer at Level 3 or 4 for the Promontory, UT site. The role develops and implements nondestructive inspection techniques and works with design, project, and quality teams to select the best NDT method for product quality at low cost.

Required: engineering degree with 5+ years (or advanced degrees as noted), DoD clearance eligibility, and NAS 410 Level 3 certifications. Cross-train in additional NDT methods across ET/MT/UT/RT/PT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with 5+ years of professional experience OR Master’s with 3+ years OR PhD with 1+ year.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of one NAS 410 Level 3 certification in Eddy Current, Ultrasonic, or Radiography; records of certification required.
• Will need to obtain additional NAS 410 Level 3 certifications in ET/MT/UT/RT/PT.
• Must pass Snellen or Jaeger vision test for NAS 410 certification.
• Cross-train in other NDT methods.

Responsibilities

• Designs NDT inspection processes for energetic, sensitive, corrosive, or chemical processes.
• Develops formal customer reports with graphics, plots, and summaries.
• Maintains and archives inspection data and reports.
• Interacts with suppliers, designers, safety and management.
• Implements qualification and change management to meet requirements.
• Reviews designs to ensure correct NDT method and defect sizing.

Skills

NDT inspection

CAD software

MS Office

Lean Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Aerospace NDT experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

PhD in engineering

Tools

NAS 410 Certifications (ET/UT/RT)

Job description

Relocation, Clearance, and Travel Information

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a NDT Engineer – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Promontory, UT. This position is responsible for developing and implementing unique nondestructive inspection techniques, methods, and procedures. Works with design, project and quality engineers through the development process to select and implement the best NDT method to ensure product quality at lowest cost.

Responsibilities

• Designs NDT inspection processes, for highly energetic, static sensitive, corrosive, and chemical processes.
• Develop and produce formal customer reports containing recommendations, computer generated graphics, plots, tables, summaries and comparisons.
• Maintain & archive electronic and hard copy inspection data and reports.
• Communicate and interact extensively with suppliers, component designers, safety, tooling engineers, and management personnel.
• Implements qualification and change management processes to ensure products or services meet customer requirements.
• Reviews engineering designs and drawings providing correct NDT method description for the critical defect size and type of material being inspected.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT).
• Records of certification and experience are required.
• Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).
• Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification.
• Cross train in other NDT methods.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
• A minimum of one Level 3 certification in accordance with NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT).
• Records of certification and experience are required.
• Will be required to obtain additional Level 3 certification to NAS 410 in Eddy Current (ET), Magnetic Particle (MT), Ultrasonic (UT), Radiography (RT), Dye Penetrant (PT).
• Must pass the 20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1 vision test for NAS 410 certification.
• Cross train in other NDT methods.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of computer aided design (CAD) software.
• Skilled in working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to perform at a high level with minimal supervision and direction, can multi-task and is a self-starter.
• Hands on experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and Six Sigma tools.
• Background in NDT of Aerospace products.
• Experience investigating, performing root cause analysis, and recommending corrective measures.

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Compensation and Benefits

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00

Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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