Engineer Test – Ndi Development – Ultrasonic

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Engineer Test to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Clearfield, Utah.

You will be a part of an Inspection Development Group responsible for:

• Design, fabrication, installation and testing of automated inspection systems for internal use
• Integration of advanced NDT inspection technologies into automated systems and their qualification for the production
• Development of advanced NDT inspection technologies and sensors including laser ultrasound, phased array ultrasound, air coupled ultrasonic, THz and GHz, thermography, shearography, digital x-ray and computer aided data analysis
• NDT Support of production programs during their whole life cycle

We support multiple prime contractors for military and commercial programs. Our work protects our country from enemy threats. Are you interested in development of NDT for state-of-the-art composites? Come join us!

Responsibilities:

• Lead troubleshooting of existing AUIS systems; support the modifications and upgrades of existing AUIS systems; assist Maintenance Department as required
• Perform inspections of various composite structures in support of production
• Provide engineering support for NDI Operations team on the production floor
• Become the local expert on Automated Ultrasonic Inspection Systems (AUIS) and intimately familiar with the mechanical, electrical, & software components of the machines
• Become the expert in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) by gaining hands-on experience and knowledge of hand-help and automated inspections on the production floor leading to certification as Level 3 in UT per NAS410

Our team works in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments. We are comfortable both in a lab environment and on the production floor, and we collaborate closely with NDT technicians, test engineers and quality control engineers, program and operation managers, and customers. We're a small group and a close-knit team. Our work is highly dynamic and our activities will vary from project to project. We are NDT development team integrated within a top tier defense contractor. We are looking for innovators!

Northrop Grumman regularly wins awards for our work-life balance, and we provide a proven suite of benefits including health, retirement, education, etc. This role is day shift with some off hours support for NDI Operations running 24/7. Travel is estimated to be less than 10% to support other sites (Iuka, MS, and Dayton, OH) during system and process qualification as required. We work a 9/80 schedule, which gives you every other Friday to pursue passions outside of the office.

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability & desire to learn new skills outside of normal work duties, such as software diagnostics, electro-mechanical systems
• Active DoD Secret clearance within 5 ½ years of last investigation
• Computer skills in CATIA V, NX, SolidWorks, MATLAB, Python
• Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint
• Aptitude for working with electro-mechanical systems including robotic systems
• Experience in composites aerospace industry
• Experience with automated inspection systems and composite NDI techniques
• Proficient in computers and networking

What We Offer:

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation - building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, phenomenal learning opportunities, and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a great 401K matching program, and 14 Employee Resource Groups inclusive of all employees!

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.