Engineer NDT Or Principal Engineer NDT

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a NDT Engineer to join our team in Sunnyvale, Ca. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Our NDT team works daily on some of Northrop Grumman's most technologically advanced products at our Maritime/Land Systems & Sensors Division. Bring your experience and take advantage of this opportunity to discover how you can start to push past possible and achieve your goals today. With Northrop Grumman, our NDT team enjoys a diverse, collaborative environment that is supportive to launch your career.

Responsibilities include:

NDT Engineer will set-up and conduct non-destructive tests to include Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Ultrasonic and Radiographic methods to determine acceptability. Establish testing procedures and methods, such as shooting sketches.

Monitor manufacturing processes and operations, conduct tests and inspections to assure compliance. Weld visual inspection experience required. Train and certify Level II NDT Inspectors.

The position may specialize in the areas of design, product evaluation, metrology and/ or research and development as they apply to product or process quality.

Some travel required. This position can be hired at a level 2 or a level 3.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2:

Bachelors degree and 2+ years of manufacturing experience or High School Diploma/GED and 6+ years of manufacturing experience

exposure to complex part geometry welding inspection, machining processes, experience interpreting product specifications, customer purchase orders and military specifications for quality planning and management purposes;

ability to read mechanical drawings, experience navigating and administering production work orders and processing nonconforming material in an ERP environment;

experience conducting manufacturing process failure analyses and corrective action investigations;

demonstrable experience working as a contributing member of an integrated manufacturing team.

Non Destructive Test experience

U.S. Citizenship is a requirement as applicants may be subject to a government security investigation.

Must be able to pass eye exam to start

Able to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or close spaces

Must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Multiple Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Disciplines (UT, MT, PT, visual, dimensional, load tests, etc.)

2 Year degree/certification from NDI Training Institution

VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT Level III Certification Preferred

ASNT Level III certification

Knowledge of NSTP - 278, NSTP - 1688

Experience with Phased Array technology

Basic Qualifications

• Level 3:

Bachelors degree and 5+ years of manufacturing experience or High School Diploma/GED and 9+ years of manufacturing experience

exposure to complex part geometry welding inspection, machining processes, experience interpreting product specifications, customer purchase orders and military specifications for quality planning and management purposes;

ability to read mechanical drawings, experience navigating and administering production work orders and processing nonconforming material in an ERP environment;

experience conducting manufacturing process failure analyses and corrective action investigations;

demonstrable experience working as a contributing member of an integrated manufacturing team.

Non Destructive Test experience

U.S. Citizenship is a requirement as applicants may be subject to a government security investigation.

must be able to pass eye exam to start

Able to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or close spaces

Must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification in Multiple Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Disciplines (UT, MT, PT, visual, dimensional, load tests, etc.)

2 Year degree/certification from NDI Training Institution

VT, PT, MT, UT, and RT Level III Certification Preferred

ASNT Level III certification

Knowledge of NSTP - 278, NSTP - 1688

Experience with Phased Array technology

Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Salary Range 2: $97,500.00 - $146,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.