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Sr. Specialist, Field Engineering (NDI / NDT)

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job ID 16770
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Job Title: Senior NDI / NDT Field Engineer

Job Code: 16770
Job Location: Fayetteville, NC (Onsite)

Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance
Schedule: 5x8

Job Description:

L3Harris is currently seeking a Senior Specialist, NDI/NDT Field Engineer responsible for the inspection and test of aircraft structures, assembles and components for manufacturing, maintenance, and modification processes.

  • Performs Non-destructive inspections of aircraft, structures, integrated components, engines, support equipment, and specialized equipment as required for the detection of faults or defects using NDT methods and techniques in ET, UT, MT, PT and RT.
  • Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing and evaluating the precision accuracy of products and production equipment.
    Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
  • Eddy Current (ET) testing will be the primary method for this role.

Essential Functions:

  • Ability to use a wide variety of technical data from OEM manuals to engineering drawings
  • Maintain flight status requirements
  • Willingness and/or ability to work outside regularly scheduled hours to meet production schedule  
  • Ability to travel to support off-site NDI requirements both CONUS & OCONUS as needed with little notice (up to 25% travel)
  • Comply with all safety environmental security and housekeeping standards

Qualifications:

  • Active Secret (or greater) security clearance. Investigation must have been adjudicated within the past 6 years in order to meet SAP requirements
  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum 2 years experience with manufacturer's manuals, engineering drawings, technical data, specifications, industry standards and company processes and procedures
  • Current or is certifiable to NAS-410 Level II certification requirements in the following methods: Eddy Current (ET), Penetrant (PT), Ultrasonics (UT), and Magnetic Particle (MT)
  • Minimum 2 years aerospace structure inspections

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Current A&P license (Airframe and Powerplant)
  • Experience with a wide variety of technical data from OEM manuals to engineering drawings.
  • SAP computer database experience 
  • Estimating and bidding experience 
  • Able to work independently or within a group
  • Strong solution and problem-solving skills
  • Good time management and prioritizing skills
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation and virtual communication skills

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to climb ladders and work on elevated platforms on top of aircraft
  • Ability to work in confined spaces, such as aircraft fuel tanks

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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