NDT/NDI Test Engineer Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Fort Worth, TX, is hiring a Senior NDT professional with deep expertise in non-destructive testing methods and industry certifications. You will design, develop, and implement NDT techniques, support manufacturing and engineering, and train inspectors to standard practices.

Responsibilities include performance of calibration checks, review of NDT procedures, auditing facilities, and providing recommendations on capabilities and limitations of NDT methods.

Qualifications

• Certifiable to Level III in at least 3 NDT methods.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience in a production environment.
• Capability to acquire ASNT certification within 2 years.
• Experience training NDT Inspectors.
• Experience using automated and/or robotic inspection systems.
• Experience with NDT of Castings, weldments, and composite structures.
• Familiarity with CR or DR.
• Familiarity with ASTM/AMS standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement NDT methods.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, programs, field personnel, and suppliers.
• Perform calibration and alignment checks; adjustments, modifications, and replacements.
• Audit NDT inspection facilities.
• Train NDT inspectors.
• Validate non-destructive callouts on engineering drawings.
• Develop course material and trains NDT inspectors in accordance with industry standards and company requirements.

Skills

NDT Level III certification

Production experience

Experience training NDT inspectors

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline

Tools

CAD software

Robotic inspection systems

Job description

Standard Job Description

Uses technical expertise in the field of non-destructive testing (NDT) with industry certifications in one or more industry recognized methods, e.g. liquid penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, eddy current testing, ultrasonic testing, radiography testing, and visual testing. Provides technical support to manufacturing, engineering, programs, field personnel, and suppliers. Designs, develops, and implements NDT methods. Performs calibration and alignment checks; adjustments, modifications, and replacements. Performs evaluations including failure analysis, methods analysis, and inspection. Prepares, revises, and reviews NDT material/process specifications and NDT technique sheets including evaluation of supplier techniques/procedures. Designs and evaluates inspection reference standards. Audits NDT inspection facilities. Provides recommendations on specifications, capabilities, limitations, and benefits of NDT methods. Validates non-destructive callouts on engineering drawings. Develops course material and trains NDT inspectors in accordance with industry standards and company requirements. Prior certification (or the ability to certify) to ASNT, NAS 410, or equivalent in at least one of the industry recognized NDT methods.

Basic Qualifications

• Certifiable to Level III in at least 3 NDT methods
• Minimum 3 years professional experience working in a production environment
• Capability to acquire ASNT certification within 2 years
• Experience training NDT Inspectors
• Experience using automated and/or robotic inspection systems
• Experience with NDT of Castings, weldments, and composite structures
• Experience working on a NDT team as a lead or one of the lead technicians
• Familiarity with Computed Radiography (CR) or Digital Radiography (DR)
• Familiarity with industry NDT standards (ASTM, AMS,...)

Desired Skills

• ASNT Level III certifications
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM discipline
• Radiographer Trainer card
• State of Texas Radiation Safety License
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Prior experience in procuring NDI capital equipment
• Experience managing record retention & data archival for production records
• Experience working on a NDT team as a lead or one of the lead technicians
• Experience with computer aided design software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.