NDT/NDI Test Engineer Sr. (Level 3)

**Description:** Join Lockheed Martin's NDT Engineering team, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting our Fifth Generation Fighters, including the F/-35 and F/-22, as well as the F/-16 and advanced development programs/. In this dynamic position, you will leverage your NDT expertise to develop and implement innovative techniques that span the entire life cycle of aircraft-from design and production through to field sustainment and retirement/. Our team is responsible for all Nondestructive Testing, ensuring the structural integrity and airworthiness of our aircraft/. We utilize advanced inspection technologies, including Laser Ultrasonics, which is unique to Lockheed Martin and utilized by only a handful of companies worldwide/. Key Responsibilities - Utilize your technical expertise in NDT, with certifications in methods such as Radiographic Testing /(RT/), Ultrasonic Testing /(UT/), Eddy Current Testing /(ET/), Liquid Penetrant Testing /(PT/), Magnetic Particle Testing /(MT/), and possibly Infrared Thermography Testing /(IRT/)/. - Provide technical support to manufacturing, engineering, programs, field personnel, and suppliers throughout the NDT process/. - Design, develop, and implement NDT methodologies, ensuring compliance with industry standards/. - Conduct evaluations, including failure analysis, methods analysis, and inspections/. - Prepare, revise, and review NDT material/process specifications and technique sheets, evaluating supplier techniques and procedures/. - Design and assess inspection reference standards and audit NDT inspection facilities/. - Validate non/-destructive callouts on engineering drawings/. - Develop training materials and instruct NDT inspectors in accordance with industry standards and company requirements/. - Maintain and expand your certifications, including the ability to certify to ASNT Level III in multiple methods/. **Basic Qualifications:** - Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field or equivalent experience, along with current NDE Level 3 certifications/. - Current Level II or higher certifications in at least three methods per NAS/-410 or equivalent/. - Ability to obtain ASNT Level III certifications in at least three methods within 18 months, with one certification in UT or ET/. - Minimum of 5 years of professional NDT experience/. - Experience with automated inspection systems and electronic drawing systems/. - Ability to travel on short notice/. **Desired Skills:** - ASNT Level III certification in three disciplines/. - Level II certification in four methods/. - Familiarity with Computed Radiography /(CR/) or Digital Radiography /(DR/)/. - Experience performing supplier NDT audits and approving techniques and equipment/. - Background in working with NDT processes in MRO&U facilities/. - Experience in a unionized environment/. - Prior experience in procuring NDI equipment/. - Experience conducting Level II training/. - Experiencing conducting Probability of Detection /(POD/) studies for NDT methods/techniques - Experience with Computed Tomography /(CT/) scanning - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite/. **Security Clearance Statement:** This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration/. **Clearance Level:** Secret **Other Important Information You Should Know** **Expression of Interest:** By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match/. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings/. **Ability to Work Remotely:** Onsite Full/-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility/. **Work Schedules:** Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees/. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed/. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits/. **Schedule for this Position:** 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week **Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer/. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics/.** **The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 /- 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration/.** At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges/. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work/. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility/. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work/. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility/. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role/. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications/. **Experience Level:** Experienced Professional **Business Unit:** AERONAUTICS COMPANY **Relocation Available:** Possible **Career Area:** Test Engineering **Type:** Full/-Time **Shift:** First

Created: 2025-09-22