NDT Technician - Ultrasonic (UT), Eddy Current (ET) - Levell II - A Shift

Application close date: ongoing until the requisition is closed.

About the role

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. As part of a hardworking team of Nondestructive Testing specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of assuring part integrity, quality, and lifespan. This position will primarily involve Ultrasonic and Eddy Current inspections of flight-critical metallic and/or composite flight hardware and test samples.

This role will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Schedule

A Shift/1st shift: Monday - Thursday (6:00 AM – 4:30 PM).

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements.
• Perform inspections using Ultrasonic and 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

• Qualify to certify to Level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Ultrasonic and Eddy Current with a minimum of 800 hours of documented experience.
• Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Ultrasound and Eddy Current methods.
• Must be able to pass Ultrasonic and Eddy Current General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed).
• 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 with and understand the requirements defined in:
  • ASTM E164 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments.
  • ASTM E2375 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Wrought Products.
  • ASTM E426 Standard Practice for Electromagnetic (Eddy Current) Examination of Seamless and Welded Tubular Products, Titanium, Austenitic Stainless Steel and Similar Alloys.
  • SAE-ARP4402 Eddy Current Inspection of Open Fastener Holes in Aluminum Aircraft Structure.
• Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity.
• Capable of analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Experience with MS Office products is required.
• 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.
• Ability 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.
• Comfortable working off platforms, scissor lifts, and/or aerial boom lifts.

Desired

• Eddy Current Array Training and experience.
• Familiar with and understand the requirements defined in:
  • ASTM E2884 Standard Guide for Eddy Current Testing of Electrically Conducting Materials Using Conformable Sensor Arrays.
  • NASA PRC-6509 Process Specification for Eddy Current Inspection.
• 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.
• Familiar with and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Arrays.
• Advanced Phased Array Training.
• Thermography Training (Level I and II).
• Carded by a state or certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray.
• Ability to 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 per NAS-410: Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods such as Terahertz and/or Laser Shearography.
• 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.
• Experience with automated/robotic inspection equipment.
• 1+ years of aerospace experience.

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.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for additional benefits and bonuses based on individual contributions and company results.