NDT - Non Destructive Inspection Technician II - Aviation (Deployable)

Are you looking for an opportunity to deepen your quality inspection skills in a meaningful work environment that supports and protects explorers and heroes? Join our team! As a Technical Quality Assurance Inspector II, you'll inspect aircraft systems, production components, and support fulfilling all contractual and quality requirements, as well as verify our aircraft installed systems, logistics operations, production components, and support functions.

The inspector will also function as an on-site Aviation Safety Official, conduct surveillances to confirm compliance with established standards and recommend improvements.

You'll inspect operational components for serviceability and proper installation, validate Field Service Technician’s work, develop and review operational procedures, and function as the on-site Aviation Safety Official. You'll capture and analyze statistical data from processes to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations from standards, as well as make recommendations for new or enhanced methods, procedures and standards. You'll build and maintain effective relationships with our customers and provide them with appropriate feedback and training.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed inspections of aircraft systems, production components, and support operations.
• Validate the proper installation and serviceability of operational components.
• Review and develop operational procedures to ensure quality standards.
• Serve as the on-site Aviation Safety Official, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Capture, analyze, and document process information to confirm compliance or identify deviations from standards.
• Provide feedback and training to customers and internal teams on quality standards and procedures.
• Maintain and update quality documentation and records.
• Participate in root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for identified issues.
• Utilize advanced inspection tools and techniques to verify product specifications.
• Collaborate with production and engineering teams to address quality issues and recommend improvements.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• 1+ Years experience in Quality Inspection or related field.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. 
• Proficiency in quality assurance principles and inspection techniques.
• Ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and documents.
• Basic understanding of electrical wiring concepts.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Products.
  •Ability to understand and interpret technical schematics and documents
  •Basic understanding of electrical wiring concepts
  •Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Products
• NAS-410 Level II certification or the training and experience to be able to immediately be certified to NAS-410 Level II.
• Experience with NDI equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Experience with Eddy Current Testing (ET) which is a non-destructive method used in the aerospace industry to detect flaws in conductive materials.
• Experience with aircraft, aircraft systems, equipment and parts
• A United States Government Security Clearance is required for employment. Applicants who do not currently have a USG security clearance are welcome to apply and, if selected, will be processed for a USG security clearance by SNC prior to employment. Employment will begin once the USG security clearance is granted. If applicant is unable to obtain USG security clearance, the offer of employment will be withdrawn.
• Basic understanding of audit and inspection processes and procedures.
• Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command restriction requirements for deployed locations
• Ability to deploy for a minimum of 90 days to various OCONUS operating locations.
• Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Exposure to aviation maintenance and/or inspection operations processes and procedures.
• Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret geometric dimensioning and tolerance
• Experience drafting work instructions and SOP's
• Experience with Network+, Security+, CCNA and/or A+
• Experience with FCC or FCC GROL
• Basic understanding of Spectrometer, Oscilloscope and/or other measuring equipment
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 and AS 9100 standards

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.