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Northrop Grumman · 1 month ago

Senior Principal Engineer NDT

Sunnyvale, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $194K/yr

8+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security, seeking a Senior Principal NDT Engineer to join their team. The role involves conducting non-destructive tests, establishing testing procedures, and training inspectors within a collaborative environment focused on technological advancements.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Non Destructive TestingWelding InspectionMechanical DrawingsNDT CertificationERP SystemsCorrective Action InvestigationsManufacturing Process AnalysisTeam Collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant manufacturing experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED and 12 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience

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

Experience reading 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

Experience working as a contributing member of an integrated manufacturing team

Non Destructive Test experience

Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance

U.S. Citizenship is a required