Optical Instrumentation and NDE Technology
About the role
The Optical Instrumentation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Technology position is available through the NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP).
Responsibilities
Research and development of optical measurement technology for smart aerospace propulsion and power systems, including system health monitoring, diagnostics, and testing.
- New systems for both high spatial resolution and high temporal resolution of parameters such as velocity, temperature, pressure, damage detection and species concentration are conceived and developed in the Division laboratories and applied in the Center research facilities.
- Research and development in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) science to assure structural integrity and reliability of aerospace propulsion and power systems.
- Areas of emphasis include nondestructive materials characterization for composite and monolithic advanced materials.
- Methods used and developed include ultrasonic guided and bulk wave, acoustics, x-ray microcomputed tomography, digital x-ray, and thermographic imaging.
- Biomedical applications of laser-based, electro-optics and NDE technologies are also sought.
Requirements
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
Degree: Doctoral Degree.
Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated expertise in optical instrumentation and non-destructive evaluation (NDE) technologies, as well as experience in aerospace propulsion and power systems.
Skills
Strong background in optical instrumentation, non-destructive evaluation (NDE), and aerospace engineering.
Benefits
NASA Postdoctoral Program offers unique research opportunities and competitive fellowships to advance NASA's missions in space science, Earth science, aeronautics, space operations, exploration systems, and astrobiology.
Pay
Salary range: $70,000 - $90,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
One- to three-year fellowship.