Senior NDT Engineer – Advanced Inspection Technologies

Position Summary

NOV Tuboscope is seeking a Senior NDT Engineer to join our Research & Development team in Houston, Texas. This role focuses on developing next-generation ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection technologies for tubular products in the energy industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular products.
• Design and implement innovative NDT methodologies and inspection procedures.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams on system design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Investigate and resolve inspection challenges encountered during manufacturing and field operations.
• Analyze inspection data and communicate findings through technical reports and presentations.
• Support Operations with ultrasonic scan plans, technical recommendations, and customer inquiries.
• Evaluate and test NDT components, instrumentation, sensors, and inspection equipment.
• Participate in research initiatives focused on advancing inspection technology and automation capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in nondestructive testing (NDT) or nondestructive evaluation (NDE).
• Hands-on experience with ultrasonic testing technologies.
• Experience supporting the design, development, testing, or implementation of inspection systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and within a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT).
• Experience with electromagnetic inspection methods, including eddy current or magnetic flux leakage (MFL).
• Knowledge of signal processing, image processing, or data acquisition systems.
• Programming experience with Python, C++, C#, JavaScript, or similar languages.
• Experience with finite element analysis related to ultrasound or electromagnetics.
• Familiarity with machine vision, computer vision, AI, or automation technologies.
• Knowledge of API, ASTM, or other industry inspection standards.
• Previous experience in the oil and gas industry.

Ideal Backgrounds

• Candidates may come from NDT/NDE inspection technology companies.
• Oil & Gas service companies.
• Aerospace and defense organizations.
• Industrial inspection and integrity management firms.
• Research and development laboratories.
• Ultrasonic instrumentation manufacturers.
• Engineering consulting organizations specializing in inspection technologies.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in both office and laboratory environments.
• Ability to occasionally travel to manufacturing facilities, customer locations, and field operations.
• Ability to lift and handle inspection equipment as required.
• Ability to stand, walk, and perform testing activities for extended periods when necessary.