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Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago

Principal OR Sr. Principal Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Engineer - R10209589

Palmdale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$110K/yr - $166K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Non-Destructive Inspection Engineer to join their team in Palmdale, CA. The role involves analyzing and specifying non-destructive inspection tools and methodologies, providing technical support, and developing new inspection methods for production inspection.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for analyzing, researching, and specifying Non-destructive inspection tools and methodologies and their related application processes for use in bonded composite structures, metallics, systems and subsystems

The candidate will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions

The candidate will work in a team environment with other engineering and quality organizations performing detailed technical reviews of specifications, inspection plans, and standard developments

The candidate will provide technical and engineering support to the NDT department, develop NDT procedures and techniques, train NDT personnel, research and develop new inspection methods for production inspection, assist in DCMA and internal audits

Qualification

Non-destructive Testing (NDT)SNT LV III certificationMaterial ScienceChemistry principlesPhysics principles

Required

Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience for Principal Engineer

Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 8 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 6 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 3 years of experience for Sr Principal Engineer

American Society for Non-destructive Testing (SNT) LV III in multiple methods

Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance as well as Program Special access prior to start