NDI Technician, F-35- Level 4

Description: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.

What You Will Be Doing

As the NDI Technician, F-35- Level 4 you will be responsible for conducting precise non‑destructive inspections and quality‑assurance activities that keep the fleet mission‑ready.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.

What's In It For You

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. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the 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.

Who You Are

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.

Further Information About This Opportunity

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• Candidate must be certified as a NAS410 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.

Desired Skills:

• 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.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: 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.

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

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Experience Level: Hourly/Non-Exempt

Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: QA/Test and Inspection

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First