NDI Technician, F-- Level 4

Overview

You will be the NDI Technician, F-35
- Level 4 for the team which is responsible for ensuring the airworthiness and quality of F‑35 aircraft structural assemblies. This position is located at Ebbing Field ANG, Ft. Smith Arkansas.

• Candidate must be certified as a NAS
  410 Nondestructive Inspection Level II in Ultrasonics (UT) and Eddy Current (ET)
• Candidate must have a minimum three years of experience working on aircraft utilizing NDI equipment, standards, probes, etc. in performance of NDI inspections.

• Perform non‑destructive and dimensional inspections of F‑35 structural assemblies, forgings, and sonic configurations.
• Conduct scheduled Process Compliance Surveillance inspections, write/review CAPA reports, and perform root‑cause analysis.
• Execute incident and mishap investigation audits, preparing quality documentation, trend analyses, and corrective action plans.
• Support local F‑35 FMS training and, when required, global NDI requirements—including short‑notice travel and temporary‑duty assignments.
• Operate computerized workstations, interpret engineering drawings, and maintain NAS‑410 Level II certification in Eddy Current and Ultrasonic disciplines.

We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. We provide resources and flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

You are a detail‑oriented, collaborative professional with a strong technical foundation in non‑destructive inspection methods. You hold a current NAS‑410 Level II certification, can interpret complex engineering drawings, and thrive in a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment. Your ability to work independently under general direction, coupled with excellent communication skills for inter‑organizational interaction, makes you an essential contributor to both local and global F‑35 sustainment efforts.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an interim clearance to start and have the ability to obtain a Final Secret Clearance. This position may include certain required health screenings and immunizations.

• Degree in related field from accredited university
• Experience with Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) and Radiography (RT) methods.
• Three years’ of recent (within one year) experience as a USAF, USN, USMC military aircraft maintenance technician or US Army Aviation helicopter maintenance technician.
• 5th Generation fighter aircraft experience.
• Composite repair experience.
• Experience with Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS).
• Possess effective communication skills for coordinating with Aircraft Managers/Supervisors, Field Service Reps, System Engineers, Maintenance Logistics Support Managers, Customer (DCMA/GCQA), COR/QAE and maintainers regarding quality issues, Instrumentation System Integration, Deficiency Analysis/Reporting, customer complaints, and other issues related to higher quality as they occur.
• Current U.S. Passport.

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.

Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.