NDT Technician - Eddy Current (ET) - Level II - A Shift

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. It involves Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements
• Perform inspections using Eddy Current equipment
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order
• Documentation and organization of inspection results
• Interface/communicate with Engineers and/or Managers to describe inspection results

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in the Eddy Current Method
• Must be able to pass Eddy Current General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
• Meet minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Eddy Current
• Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Eddy Current 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” Color Perception: 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with a minimum of 12 panels correctly identified
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E426 Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Titanium, Austenitic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in SAE-ARP4402 Eddy Current Inspection of Open Fastener Holes in Aluminum Aircraft Structure
• Determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
• Read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
• Experience with MS Office products is required
• Willing to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as needed to meet critical deadlines
• Able to lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
• Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
• Able to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Desired

• Eddy Current Array Training and experience
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2884 Standard Guide for Eddy Current Testing of Electrically Conducting Materials Using Conformable Sensor Arrays
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in NASA PRC-6509 Process Specification for Eddy Current Inspection
• Strong desire for Fluorescent Penetrant and Radiography experience and certification
• Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods; Ultrasonics, Radiography, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle
• Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods; Ultrasonics, Radiography, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz and/or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410
• Training in Computed and/or Digital Radiography
• 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
• Experience in the operation of NDT inspection equipment and radiation safety equipment
• Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray
• Advance Phased Array Training
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards
• Experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace
• 1+ years of aerospace experience

Culture Statement

We are dedicated to building a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin 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 for all positions

• Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training
• Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Short and long-term disability
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.