NDT Section Lead — Aerospace Defense, Onsite

Raytheon; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Section Leader for Non-Destructive Testing to oversee engineering teams and NDT program execution. You will manage ~15–20 engineers across multiple locations, coordinating program staffing, audits, and process improvements, while ensuring NDT outputs meet stringent DoD and industry standards.

The role requires NAS 410 Level 3 certification, extensive NDT method experience (ultrasonic, radiography, penetrant, magnetic particle), and the ability to work in a

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree and 10+ years of relevant NDT experience.
• Experience in NAS 410 Level 3 Certification across ultrasonic, radiography, magnetic particle and penetrant methods.
• Experience in multiple NDT methods and military applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead 15–20 engineers across multiple locations with technical oversight of NDT programs.
• Coordinate support for programs, staffing, audits, and process improvements.
• Interface with other Raytheon organizations to ensure compliance with NDT standards.
• Travel up to 50% to domestic and international sites as required.

Skills

NDT Methods

NAS 410 L3

Ultrasonic Testing

Radiographic Testing

Team Leadership

Military Experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Advanced Degree (related field)

Tools

MS Office

PDM

Job description

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Section Leader for Non-Destructive Testing to oversee engineering teams and NDT program execution. You will manage ~15–20 engineers across multiple locations, coordinating program staffing, audits, and process improvements, while ensuring NDT outputs meet stringent DoD and industry standards.

The role requires NAS 410 Level 3 certification, extensive NDT method experience (ultrasonic, radiography, penetrant, magnetic particle), and the ability to work in a