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Associate Engineer NDT
Job Description
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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an opening for an Associate NDT Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in El Segundo, CA.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Perform inspections of various composite structures in support of production; evaluation and interpretation of indications for Engineering in an expeditious time frame to allow rapid MRB response and disposition.
- Write technique sheets, procedures, including SWI and EWIs, and reports, as required
- Assist with the design, fabrication & qualification of defect standards
- Perform instrument & system calibrations; support internal and external audits
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or other STEM field.
- Completed coursework in NDI and knowledge of NDI practices
- Ability to obtain and maintain DoD clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain special program access
Preferred Qualifications:
- Multiple Level II/III ASNT certifications
- Experience performing the inspection and analysis of complex structures.
- DoD Secret Clearance
- Special Program Access
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Posted
- Jan 28, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 29, 2026, 10:31 AM
- Compensation
- $69,400 - $104,000 per year
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