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Non Destructive Test Technician - Tech 3/4
Posted 2 months ago• Technician
Compensation
$66,600–$111,000/year
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.Responsibilities include:
- Performs non-destructive tests (NDT) on aircraft engines or components.
- Inspects nonmetallic and metallic materials, components, and assemblies using Ultrasonic, Radiographic, Eddy Current, Penetrant, Shearography, Thermography, and/or Magnetic Particle methods-both automated and manual techniques.
- Interprets the NDT results to detect defects and evaluates to specific acceptance criteria.
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
- High School Diploma/GED and 4 years of Non Destructive Test experience
- 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.
- Must be willing to travel to other sites for surge support.
- This position requires an active DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Proof of Nondestructive Testing formal classroom training (prepare to provide records during interview).
- Previous or current certification in Ultrasonics and Radiography per NAS410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent (prepare to provide records during interview).
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
- High School Diploma/GED and 6 years of Non Destructive Test experience
- 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.
- Must be willing to travel to other sites for surge support.
- This position requires an active DOD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- Proof of Nondestructive Testing formal classroom training (prepare to provide records during interview).
- Previous or current certification in Ultrasonics and Radiography per NAS410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent (prepare to provide records during interview).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in Multiple Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Disciplines per NAS410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
- Previous certification in Phased Array Ultrasonics or Non-Film Radiography per NAS410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent.
- 2 Year degree/certification from NDI Training Institution
- Mobile Automated Ultrasonic System experience
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Job Details
- Category
- Technician
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- El Segundo, CA
- Posted
- Feb 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Feb 3, 2026, 11:35 AM
- Compensation
- $66,600 - $111,000 per year
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