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Blue OriginPosted 2 weeks ago

NDT Technician - Ultrasonic (UT) - Level II - D Shift (Weekend Night Shift)

On-siteHuntsville, Alabama, United States

Full TimeEnterprise

Job Summary

Conduct ultrasonic inspections of flight-critical metallic and composite hardware and test samples using specialized equipment. Interpret inspection results against drawing specifications and shop work orders while documenting findings. Interface with engineers and managers to describe results and ensure adherence to safety and specification requirements. Perform development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing methods to assure part integrity, quality, and life span for reusable spaceflight systems. Work the D Shift (Friday–Sunday, 5:00 PM–5:30 AM) with a commitment to overtime and off shifts as needed.

Required Qualifications

  • 2+ years of Level 2 experience in ultrasonics
  • Must be able to pass Ultrasonic General Test and Specific Test by week 3
  • Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Ultrasound
  • Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Ultrasound with a minimum amount of documented experience of 800 hours
  • Meet minimum Vision Requirements: Near Vision: Either 20/25 (Snellen) at 16" or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12"
  • Meet minimum Vision Requirements: Color Perception: 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with a minimum of 12 panels correctly identified
  • Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E164 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments
  • Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Arrays
  • Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E 2375 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Wrought Products
  • Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
  • Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures
  • Experience in analyzing Thru-Transmission Ultrasonics of sandwich composite structures
  • Experience in pulse echo composites inspection
  • Experience in Bond Testing
  • Experience in composite repair inspection
  • Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
  • Experience with MS Office products
  • Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as needed to meet critical deadlines
  • Ability to work off shifts
  • Ability to lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
  • Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
  • Comfortable working off of platforms, scissor lifts and or aerial boom lifts
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum
  • Background Check Required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential (if applicable)
  • Pre-employment and random drug testing
  • DOT physical (if applicable)

Desired Qualifications

  • Advance Phased Array Training
  • Thermography Training (LI and LII)
  • Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray
  • Ability meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including; Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle
  • Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods; Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods
  • Terahertz and/or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410
  • 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
  • 40 hours of Digital Radiography Training
  • Training in Computed and Digital Radiography
  • Knowledge of industry NDT standards
  • Experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace
  • 1+ years of aerospace experience
  • Experience with automated/robotic inspection equipment

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