Senior Nondestructive Test Engineer

Date Posted:

2025-05-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ852: RMS AP Bldg M02 1151 East Hermans Road Building M02, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world .

The Materials & Process Engineering (M&PE) section is seeking a Sr Nondestructive Test Engineer to work in the Non-Destructive Testing Group at our Tucson, AZ facility. M&PE’s charter is to leverage material and process expertise throughout Raytheon Missiles and Defense and Raytheon Company.  We are committed to excellence supporting our customers and allies worldwide. 

This position requires an individual who possesses a thorough background and knowledge of Non-Destructive Testing to include:  Radiographic Testing, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Penetrant testing. A broad background in NDT of Castings, electronics, welding/brazing, composites, etc. is needed.  The ability to certify to NAS 410 is required.  The selected candidate will be expected to perform various non-destructive testing tasks to support production operations, developmental design, and failure analysis as well as auditing suppliers for compliance.  Some of the tasks will include the onsite operation of inspection systems and offsite auditing of suppliers for compliance.  Collaboration with engineers is required to develop unique test plans, proper sequencing, and validate inspection techniques and setups.  The selected candidate must be able to manage a wide variety of tasks within schedule and budget requirements.  Analysis and interpretation of results will be communicated with engineering customers and documented on engineering reports.  The candidate will become part of a multi-disciplined team that is responsible for solving a wide range of technical problems. 

Travel of up to 50% to both domestic and international locations.

The Senior Nondestructive Test Engineer job is in Tucson, AZ and the position is onsite.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience. In absence of a degree, 9+ years of experience. An advanced degree in a related field may be substituted for additional years of experience

• Experience in NAS 410 Level 2 or 3 Certification (or equivalent) in multiple methods to include:  Ultrasonic, Radiography, Magnetic Particle and Fluorescent Penetrant Testing Methods.

• Experience in using multiple Non Destructive Test Methods to include:  Digital Radiography, Film Radiography, Ultrasonic Testing (Contact/Immersion/CSAM) Techniques.

• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience interpreting and developing NDT Procedures and Technique sheets.

• Must be able to work in a stressful, on-demand environment and be able to communicate under duress in a non-confrontational, effective manner.

• Strong background in Non-Destructive Inspection of Aerospace products to include but not limited to:  Composites, Castings, Welds, Braze Joints, Microcircuits, Computer Card Assemblies etc.

• NAS 410 Level 3 Certification in Ultrasonic Contact /Immersion / C SAM / Acoustic Microscopy Testing, Radiographic Film / Filmless Testing Fluorescent / Visible dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic particle Wet / Dry Testing, & Visual / Weld inspections.

• Knowledge of MIL STD 883 & 750, JEDEC J-