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Otto Aerospace · 3 weeks ago

Senior Engineer, Non-Destructive Test

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Otto Aerospace is developing the world’s first fifth-generation business jet, focusing on sustainability through advanced aerodynamics and composite materials. They are seeking a Senior Engineer, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to guide inspection processes and mentor junior team members within the Materials and Processes department.

AerospaceAir Transportation

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide guidance on matters relating to inspection of metallic and non-metallic structure using NDT techniques

Develop, qualify and implement NDT inspection processes for composite parts and bonded joints using ultrasonic, x-ray, thermal or other state of the art methods

Develop, qualify and implement NDT inspection processes for metallic parts using the appropriate choice of liquid penetrant, magnetic particle, eddy current or other state of the art methods

Author, review and approve NDT process specifications, technique sheets, inspection plans and reports

Review and approve engineering definition for release in the product lifecycle system (PLM)

Review, guide and support programs for new, supplemental and experimental certification under 14 CFR Part 23 sub part C & D

Mentor junior team members

Qualification

NDT processesComposite inspectionMetallic inspectionASNT Level IIIIIFAR Part 23 knowledgeCommunicationCritical thinkingProblem solvingTeamworkSelf-motivation

Required

B.S. in Material Science, Physics, related Engineering discipline, or equivalent

7+ years of relevant industry experience (or 5+ with M.S.)

Knowledge of industry standard NDT processes for non-metallic (required) and metallic (a plus) inspection

Experience with NDT process review, selection, development, and certification in aerospace applications for non-metallic (required) and metallic (a plus) materials

Experience related to non-metallic materials manufacturing defects and relation to structural integrity

Experience authoring NDT inspection plans and findings reports

Experience planning, executing and documenting NDT inspections, including managing data collection, interpretation and validation

Knowledge of FAR Part 23 certification requirements and processes

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Active Listening: Practice to gain insight and truly understand all project stakeholders

Critical Thinking: Make prompt, informed and value-based decisions for the project

Organization: Focus on agenda, schedules, frameworks, and methodologies, as well as communicating tasks, updates, progress, and blockers

Problem Solving: Assess issues from different vantage points and formulate the best solution in addressing specific challenges

Self-Motivation: Exude highest level of commitment and motivation to see it through from start to finish

Teamwork and Team Building: Establish a collaborative culture where people with unique personalities and skills happily work together and accountable to shared goal

Strong Business Communication: Use the right language, tone and storytelling techniques when communicating, describing, or explaining issues over email, chat, reports, presentations and other forms and channels of communication

Ability to work with domestic/international supplies/partners effectively

Must be able to stand on feet and walk around for extended periods of time, sit at desk for prolonged periods of time and work on computer, and must be able to lift up to 20 pounds