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Non Destructive Test TechnicianAt 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Non Destructive Test Technician for programs located in the Palmdale, CA facility within the Quality department. This position can be filled either as a Level 3 or Level 4 Technician based on experience. This role requires both domestic and international travel up to 90% of the time and must be based in Palmdale, 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 aircraft. Our Palmdale, CA site is uniquely suited for the development, prototyping, production and testing of military aircraft systems, both manned and unmanned. The highly specialized manufacturing and engineering facility in Palmdale employs over people and every day employees can see their hard work take off and land on the flight test runway. 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.Duties and Responsibilities:Review routers, procedures, specifications, and other instructions for completeness and instructions to perform operationProcess parts in accordance with procedures and technical instructions to evaluate for processing discontinuities exceeding specified requirementsOperate UT inspection equipment/automated systemsSet-up, operate, calibrate, and perform Process Control Checks on UT equipment by following established instructions and record resultsInterpret, evaluate, and report evaluation results, as required and outlinedFill out required logs and statistical data sheets, as requiredMaintain required job skills and knowledge of requirements (including procedures, specifications, etc.)Maintain work area, equipment, and all documents/records to be audit ready at all timesCompletes these and other job duties as instructedBasic Qualifications Level 3:High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of Non Destructive Test experience specifically in ultrasonic methodologyLevel II Certification in UT method in accordance with NAS-410Able to be subject to areas which could cause various phobias due to height or close spacesMust be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work scheduleExperience with AUSS Mobile, OMNISCAN, BondMaster, and Epoch 650Able to read and interpret blueprint and engineering drawings and be able to document non-conformances as requiredAbility to successfully pass vision screen and color blindness testsAbility to pass General, Specific, and Practical exams within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the companyAble to lift up to approximately 25 pounds. May occasionally lift 50 pounds (with assistance)Ability to obtain/maintain US Govt clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsActive US PassportMust pass medical evaluation including eye examBasic Qualifications Level 4:High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of Non Destructive Test experience specifically in ultrasonic methodologyLevel II Certification in UT method in accordance with NAS-410Able to read and interpret blueprint and engineering drawings and be able to document non-conformances as requiredAbility to successfully pass vision screen and color blindness testsExperience with AUSS Mobile, OMNISCAN, BondMaster, and Epoch 650Ability to pass General, Specific, and Practical exams within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the companyAble to be subject to a variety of physical conditions and areas which could cause various phobias due to height or closed spacesAble to lift up to approximately 25 pounds. May occasionally lift 50 pounds (with assistance)Must be willing to work any shift, overtime or non-standard work scheduleAbility to obtain/maintain US Govt clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsActive US PassportMust pass medical evaluation including eye examPreferred Qualifications:Certification in Multiple Non Destructive Inspection (NDI) Disciplines2 Year degree/certification from NDI Training InstitutionPrimary Level Salary Range: $66,600.00 - $111,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,100.00 - $131,900.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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