Nondestructive Testing Inspector Senior (4x10A / Second Shift)

Nondestructive Testing Inspector Senior (4x10A / Second Shift) | Lockheed Martin

At Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, your expertise in nondestructive testing helps ensure the quality, safety, and performance of some of the world's most advanced aircraft. Supporting programs that few aerospace professionals ever have the opportunity to work on, you'll inspect mission critical structures using advanced NDT technologies while collaborating with experienced specialists across multiple inspection disciplines. If you're looking to expand your technical expertise, solve complex challenges, and contribute to programs that shape the future of aerospace, this is where your career can continue to grow.

As a Senior Nondestructive Testing Inspector, you'll perform advanced inspections on metallic and composite aircraft structures while supporting production, sustainment, and advanced development programs. This role combines hands on inspection work, technical problem solving, continuous learning, and collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure the highest standards of quality and mission readiness.

What You Will Be Doing: As a Senior Nondestructive Testing Inspector, you'll perform advanced inspections using multiple NDT methods while supporting some of Lockheed Martin's most innovative aerospace programs. You'll work alongside highly skilled inspectors, engineers, and manufacturing teams to ensure aircraft structures meet the highest quality and performance standards. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform nondestructive inspections using Penetrant, Radiography, and Ultrasonic testing methods
• Set up, operate, and maintain advanced computerized NDT equipment
• Inspect metallic structures, composite assemblies, bonded components, and weldments
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements to ensure product quality
• Support development and continuous improvement of inspection techniques and procedures
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to resolve technical issues
• Assist in training and mentoring developing NDT inspectors through on the job instruction
• Maintain compliance with NAS 410 certification requirements, quality standards, and safety procedures

The ideal candidate is an experienced Nondestructive Testing professional who takes pride in precision, craftsmanship, and technical excellence. They enjoy solving complex inspection challenges, continuously expanding their expertise across multiple NDT disciplines, and collaborating with cross functional teams to ensure every aircraft meets the highest quality standards. Must be able to work any shift or work schedule.