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U103 NDT Inspector Trainee

Northrop Grumman

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Sunnyvale, CA (On-Site/Office)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

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.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Assist and gain work experience by certified Level II and/or Level III inspectors in performing NDT inspections of standard and routine parts, processes and purchased materials to determine compliance with the specifications, standards and codes. Assist and gain work experience by certified Level II and/or Level III inspectors in monitoring the manufacturing processes and operations. Assist and gain work experience by certified Level II and/or Level III inspectors in conducting various types of inspections/tests on a broad range of complicated fabrications, subassemblies, assemblies and tools to assure compliance with customer and NG specifications and standards where inspection/test setups, techniques and procedures are not normally established.

WORKING PROCEDURE:

THE FOLLOWING ARE THE USUAL MAJOR JOB DUTIES BUT THIS DESCRIPTION DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE PERFORMANCE OF OTHER DUTIES BY THE INCUMBENT, NOR THE QUESTION BEING RAISED ON THE PROPER RATE FOR THE ASSIGNMENT.

1. Assist and gain work experience in inspecting components, assemblies, tooling, weldments and materials of various geometric configurations and processes as specified and randomly for compliance with established customer and NG specifications and standards. Assist in identifying and tagging defective parts, materials and incorrect processes with appropriate inspection documentation.

2. Obtain work experience under the direct supervision of a Level II or Level III performing various non-destructive tests on a wide variety of metallic and non-metallic materials to determine quality and soundness of material being inspected. Utilizing Visual Inspection (VT), Magnetic Particle (MT) dry and wet powder methods and Dye Penetrant (PT) testing and other NDT methods and equipment.

3. May advise Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Production, Purchasing and Supplier personnel of quality problems and conditions, and assist in preventing the recurrence of defects by performing appropriate follow-up, inspection and evaluation activities under the direct supervision and direction of a Level II or Level III.

4. Trainees shall not independently conduct tests. Trainees shall not make accept or reject decisions. Trainees shall not independently perform any other NDT functions.

5. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs .

6. May perform similar or lower classified work as required .

Basic Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent GED.
  • US citizenship is required.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Documented prior NDT classroom training
  • Documented prior NDT on the job training


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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines. © 2025 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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