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

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as you add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which includes Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. You will be part of a hardworking team of Nondestructive Testing specialists, technicians, and engineers, performing development and production activities involving NDT methods for various spaceflight systems. This position focuses primarily on the Ultrasonic inspection of flight-critical metallic and/or composite flight hardware and test samples, ensuring part integrity, quality, and lifespan.

About the role

This role requires dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. We seek someone with technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Schedule

D Shift/3rd shift: Friday - Sunday (5:00 PM – 5:30 AM)

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in ultrasonics
• Must be able to pass Ultrasonic General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
• 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 of 800 hours of documented experience
• 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
• Familiarity with and understanding of the requirements defined in:
  • ASTM E164 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments
  • ASTM E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Arrays
  • 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 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
• Comfortable working off platforms, scissor lifts, and/or aerial boom lifts

Desired

• Advanced Phased Array Training
• Thermography Training (LI and LII)
• 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

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply unless they meet every qualification. At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 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