Blue Origin · 2 days ago
NDT Inspector - Radiography & Computed Tomography - Level II
Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems. The NDT Inspector will be responsible for performing development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing methods, ensuring part integrity and quality for spaceflight systems.
AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements
Perform inspections using Digital Radiographic Test (DRT)
Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order
Perform all necessary daily, weekly, monthly process control checks
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 non-film radiography (DR, or CR)
1+ year of Level 2 experience in Computed Tomography
Must be able to pass Radiographic 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 Radiography
40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
40 hours of Digital Radiography Training
Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Non-Film Radiography 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 E1695 Standard Practice for Measurement of Computed Tomography (CT) System Performance
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E1742 Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2445 Performance Evaluation & Long-Term Stability of CR System
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2698 Standard Practice for Examination using Digital Detector Arrays
Experience in the operation of NDT inspection equipment and radiation safety equipment
Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
Experience in 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 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
Experience in composites inspections
Volume Graphics experience
Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray
Ability meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including; Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle
Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods; Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz and/or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410
Training in Computed and Digital Radiography
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
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
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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