Advanced NDT Level III / Program Engineer

Overview

NIC/Element Materials Technology is seeking an experienced Level III / Program Engineer to support the execution, growth, and technical oversight of Advanced NDT programs, primarily within the shipbuilding and defense industries. This is a remote position supporting national shipbuilding and advanced NDT programs.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of Advanced NDT programs for shipbuilding, defense, aerospace, and industrial customers.
• Cook up personnel, equipment, and technical resources to support project requirements.
• Aid in project planning, scheduling, and customer communications.
• Support proposal development, estimating, and project startup activities.
• Monitor project performance, quality, utilization, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop, review, and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and work instructions.
• Support personnel qualification and certification activities in accordance with NAS410, SNT-TC-1A, NAVSEA, and customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance to inspection personnel and project teams.
• Support Advanced NDT applications including: Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), Conventional Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Visual Testing (VT), and Emerging Advanced NDT technologies.
• Participate in technical reviews, audits, and corrective action activities.
• Support customer audits and qualification programs.
• Aid in business development and customer growth initiatives.
• Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, and profitability.
• Interface directly with shipbuilding customers including Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, and other defense-related organizations.
• Support strategic growth of Advanced NDT and Shipbuilding Services programs.

Required Skills / Qualifications

• Engineering degree
• Minimum 8 years of Program/NDT experience
• Strong understanding of shipbuilding, defense, or heavy industrial inspection programs
• Experience with personnel qualification and certification programs
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to travel up to 25–50% as required to support customer and project needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• PAUT Level III experience
• NAS410 Certification Officer experience
• Experience supporting NAVSEA, Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, or other defense programs
• AS9100, ISO 17025, or NADCAP experience
• Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience
• Experience managing multi-site or national inspection programs