Non-destructive testing engineer job description
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Non-destructive testing engineer requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in non-destructive testing engineer job postings.
Sample non-destructive testing engineer requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in non-destructive testing
- Certification in non-destructive testing methods
- Knowledge of safety standards and regulations
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment and tools
Sample required non-destructive testing engineer soft skills
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexibility to travel and work in different locations
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Lockheed Martin non-destructive testing engineer job description
COVID\-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, families and communities\. With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Lockheed Martin is taking action to address the increased risk and uncertainty COVID\-19 variants pose in the workplace and ensuring we meet our commitments to national security\.
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
**Description:** In this position, you will perform engineering evaluations including defect analysis, nondestructive testing \(NDT\) methods analysis, and inspection \(when inspection is required, candidate must have a minimum Level II certification\)\. Prepare and revise Technique Data Sheets \(TDS\), including evaluation of supplier/co\-producer TDSs and procedures\. Prepare and review engineering specifications\. Develop and evaluate new equipment technology\. Design and evaluate Inspection Reference Parts \(IRPs\)\. Provide technical support to programs, field personnel, and suppliers/co\-producers\. You will use your abilities to assist in writing "Basis of Estimates" \(BOEs\) and assist NDI Test Engineering leadership in creating budget, manpower, and capital plans for the group\.
You will participate in development of NDI training course material for NDI Level I and II Inspection personnel\.
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally to conduct NDI business\.
May be required to work 1st or 2nd shift and potential weekend shifts based on program needs\. Applies advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts\. Contributes to the development of new principles and theories\.
**Basic Qualifications:**
\- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience\.
\- Minimum of 5 years of non\-destructive testing experience and documented previous NAS\-410 Level III certification in at least two NDT/NDI methods \(PT, MT, UT, RT, ET, ST or IRT\)
\- Prior aerospace NDT/NDI experience\.
\- ASNT Level III certification in at least two of the following methods: PT, MT, RT, UT, ET, ST or IRT\.
\- Experience in nondestructive inspection \(NDI\) of: casting, welding, composite structure, and bonded assemblies\.
**Desired Skills:**
\- Demonstrated program NDI lead\.
\- Ability to interact with both contractor and customer representatives to develop a non\-destructive inspection plan, schedule and cost estimate\.
\- Experience with Aircraft Structural Integrity Program \(ASIP\) requirements and collaboration with ASIP engineering specialists\.
\- Ability to develop program specific BOE's, capital plans, and manpower requirements\.
\- Experience with NDI sustainment activities in the field\.
\- Must have good customer relationship management skills\.
\- Must have demonstrated written and oral communication skills\.
\- State Radiation Safety License or equivalent\.
\- An AWS\-CWI certification is a plus\.
\- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products \(Word, PowerPoint and Excel\) and database utilization\.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
job\.Qualifications
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.
**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**
Experienced Professional
To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to request vaccination status for all Lockheed Martin employees including new hires\. All current and newly hired employees are required to follow onsite safety measures based upon the COVID\-19 Community Level at the specific work location\.
**Description:** In this position, you will perform engineering evaluations including defect analysis, nondestructive testing \(NDT\) methods analysis, and inspection \(when inspection is required, candidate must have a minimum Level II certification\)\. Prepare and revise Technique Data Sheets \(TDS\), including evaluation of supplier/co\-producer TDSs and procedures\. Prepare and review engineering specifications\. Develop and evaluate new equipment technology\. Design and evaluate Inspection Reference Parts \(IRPs\)\. Provide technical support to programs, field personnel, and suppliers/co\-producers\. You will use your abilities to assist in writing "Basis of Estimates" \(BOEs\) and assist NDI Test Engineering leadership in creating budget, manpower, and capital plans for the group\.
You will participate in development of NDI training course material for NDI Level I and II Inspection personnel\.
Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally to conduct NDI business\.
May be required to work 1st or 2nd shift and potential weekend shifts based on program needs\. Applies advanced technical principles, techniques, theories and concepts\. Contributes to the development of new principles and theories\.
**Basic Qualifications:**
\- Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 5 years of professional experience\.
\- Minimum of 5 years of non\-destructive testing experience and documented previous NAS\-410 Level III certification in at least two NDT/NDI methods \(PT, MT, UT, RT, ET, ST or IRT\)
\- Prior aerospace NDT/NDI experience\.
\- ASNT Level III certification in at least two of the following methods: PT, MT, RT, UT, ET, ST or IRT\.
\- Experience in nondestructive inspection \(NDI\) of: casting, welding, composite structure, and bonded assemblies\.
**Desired Skills:**
\- Demonstrated program NDI lead\.
\- Ability to interact with both contractor and customer representatives to develop a non\-destructive inspection plan, schedule and cost estimate\.
\- Experience with Aircraft Structural Integrity Program \(ASIP\) requirements and collaboration with ASIP engineering specialists\.
\- Ability to develop program specific BOE's, capital plans, and manpower requirements\.
\- Experience with NDI sustainment activities in the field\.
\- Must have good customer relationship management skills\.
\- Must have demonstrated written and oral communication skills\.
\- State Radiation Safety License or equivalent\.
\- An AWS\-CWI certification is a plus\.
\- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products \(Word, PowerPoint and Excel\) and database utilization\.
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
job\.Qualifications
**Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer\. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status\.**
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours\. Our customers tackle the hardest missions\. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision\. They're dangerous\. Critical\. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives\. Those are the missions we care about\.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges\. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U\.S\., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories\.
**EXPERIENCE LEVEL:**
Experienced Professional
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024