Engineer Test - Inspection Development (Swing Shif

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Clearfield
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10101426Category: EngineeringLocation: Clearfield, UT, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 2nd Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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 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: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 analysisDesign, fabrication, installation and testing of automated inspection systems for internal useIntegration of advanced NDT inspection technologies into automated systems and their qualification for the productionNDT Support of production programs during their whole life cycleWe 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:Take responsibility for the overall inspection processes and oversee, initiate, & implement actions to optimize the processes to meet safety, quality, & production goalsBecome the local expert on Automated Ultrasonic Inspection Systems (AUIS) and intimately familiar with the mechanical, electrical, & software components of the machines including the ultrasonic inspection techniquesLead troubleshooting of existing AUIS systems; support the modifications and upgrades of existing AUIS systems; assist Maintenance Department as requiredMaintain configuration control on system hardware & softwareSupport the startup of new system including but not limited to:Coordination with Tooling Department to acquire part support and other production support tooling as neededQualification of the system as per program requirementsMotion programmingInitial and periodic system performance verification testingConduct root cause/corrective action investigations using multiple tools; 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, 5D, etc., and implement corrective action plans.Create and/or maintain required process and system documentationWork with NDI Operations, Document Control & Engineering to ensure that accurate work instructions and requirements are available on the production floorOur 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 swing 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:Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and 2+ years of experience supporting automated electro-mechanical systems (machining centers, inspection systems, robotic systems)U.S. CitizenshipAbility to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance and special program accessPreferred Qualifications:Active DoD Secret clearance within 5 - years of last investigationAptitude for working with electro-mechanical systems including robotic systems (Kuka)Excellent troubleshooting skillsProficient in computers and networkingProficient in Catia, ePIC, Solumina or similar programsProficient in Word, Excel, MS Project and PowerPoint.Experience with automated inspection systems and composite NDI techniquesAbility & desire to learn new skills outside of normal work duties, such as software diagnostics, electro-mechanical systems, and ultrasonicsExperience in composites aerospace industryExperience with running & troubleshooting LabVIEW based systemsWhat 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!ASBUJobsSalary Range: $64,600 USD - $97,000 USDEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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.

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