Inspector - Level 2 Radiographic NDT / NDE

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do.

Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success.

Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs.

The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 50,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Title : Inspector - Level 2 Radiographic NDT / NDE

Job Code : 14771

Job Location : Canoga Park, California

Job Schedule : 9 / 80 2nd Shift (weekend overtime)

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Level 2 Radiographic Inspector to analyze, interpret and evaluate radiographs of materials, parts and weldments for compliance with required specifications and standards and for developing radiographic techniques and standards.

This will be a Second Shift, Union position located at our facility in Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area).

Enjoy work / life balance at our Canoga Park, CA (Los Angeles area) site. At this facility, we design & manufacture rocket engines and unique power systems that support space exploration & the defense of our nation such as NASA’s SLS, Lockheed Martin’s THAAD, Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, and the Mars Perseverance Rover.

Essential Functions :

• Read and interpret information from planning documents, drawings and specifications, engineering orders, inspection procedures, material review reports and other source documents to establish the procedures and requirements needed to perform radiographic inspection of material, parts and weldments.
• Develop work instructions from approved general procedures.
• Set up and operate industrial x-ray and film processing equipment. Be familiar with the codes, standards, specifications and other contractual documents that control the method.

Have the skills and knowledge to conduct system performance checks in accordance with the applicable process standard.

• Analyze, interpret and evaluate radiographic disclosures without the aid of comparative charts to determine acceptability of materials, parts and weldments.
• Detect and identify defects affecting quality and safety factors such as cracks, inclusions, segregations, cavities, undercuts, draws, incomplete fusion and porosity.
• Determine the acceptability of items having marginal defects and reject those that do not comply with required standards and specifications.
• Record test results, findings and dispositions manually or with the aid of a computer or computer based system.
• Reject items that do not meet acceptance criteria. Coordinate recurring defects with concerned engineering and vendor personnel and recommend corrective action measures.
• Test and pass Level II certification in house.
• Able to pass vision test requirements.

Requirements :

High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of 800 hours of NDT / NDE experience.

Preferred Additional Skils :

• Prior X-ray and DR experience.
• Experience inspecting manual, automatic and Electron Beam welds.
• Worked on Exotic materials and wall thickness up to 1 inch.
• Certification as a Level 2 Radiographic Inspector, ASNT / NAS410 or equivalent.

Have a basic knowledge of product manufacturing and inspection technology.

Computer experience to include accessing on-line documents and information, working within the company business systems and Microsoft office.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $55,500 - $110,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays.

The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.