Blue Origin · 2 months ago
NDT Technician - Eddy Current (ET) - Level II - B Shift (Night Shift)
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The NDT Technician will perform Nondestructive Testing activities, primarily involving Eddy Current methods, to ensure the integrity and quality of flight hardware. This role requires attention to safety and detail in support of safe human spaceflight.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
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
Qualification
Required
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)
Must meet the 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
Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
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 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
Preferred
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 experience and certification
Ability meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including; 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
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
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.
Company
Blue Origin
Blue Origin is an aerospace company that focuses on lowering the cost of spaceflight and helping to explore the solar system.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$185.35MKey Investors
NASAUnited States Space Force
2024-02-20Secondary Market
2024-01-24Undisclosed· $18M
2021-12-03Grant· $130M
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