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Mclaurin Aerospace · 4 weeks ago

Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer

Houston, TX, USA, 77058

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Mclaurin Aerospace is focused on human space exploration and innovation, seeking a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to join their JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center. The role involves reviewing NDE procedures, analyzing NDE issues, and developing NDE requirements to support NASA's deep space exploration efforts.

AerospaceTest and Measurement

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Review of NDE procedures, NDE inspection reports, and NDE systems

Analysis and resolution of NDE issues and completing actions towards resolution

Preparing and presenting reports on the NDE work activity in various program meetings

Development of NDE requirements and procedures, implementation of NDE procedures, performing NDE lab inspections, preparation, and presentation of NDE inspection reports

Providing support for maintaining NASA NDE system including NDE lab to provide state-of-art NDE operations

Participating in all applicable technical forums including Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings by providing information relevant to resolving issues/problems/concerns involving metallic and nonmetallic materials

Providing vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements

Representing NASA NDE/M&P engineering at government and industry materials & processing (M&P) and fracture control engineering forums including technical interchange meetings, working groups, and conferences as required

The position requires occasional travel

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

NDE procedure developmentNDE problem resolutionNDE systems knowledgeMS Office proficiencyASNT level 3 certificationCritical assessmentMaterialsOral communication skillsWritten communication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required

Experienced in NDE procedure assessments, NDE procedure development, and NDE problem resolution

Knowledgeable in NDE systems including, industry standards, NDE procedure documents, and NDE audit requirements

Familiar with desktop software applications, MS Office is required

Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to critically assess NDE processes and designs, and work in a multi-disciplinary team

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required

Preferred

The candidate must have a minimum B.S. degree in science or engineering from an accredited university with 5-10 years of industry experience. Formal education in NDE is desirable but not necessary if professional NDE training/experience has been obtained. ASNT level 3 certification is favorable but not necessary

Previous experience supporting NDE development, test, and evaluation activities for NASA and/or Aerospace projects

Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials and their manufacturing processes, which include welding, additive manufacturing, composite fabrication, and repair

Familiar with fracture control, materials compatibility, and design allowable for aerospace systems such as aircraft and spacecraft structures and their associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and systems

Benefits

Competitive pay

Positive work-life balance

100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability

11 paid holidays annually

Generous PTO

401k after 12 months of service with employer match

Education assistance

Relocation assistance (if applicable)