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Bastion Technologies, Inc. · 14 hours ago

Pressure Systems NDE Technician

Bastion Technologies, Inc. is seeking a certified Pressure Systems NDE Technician to support NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center's Safety and Mission Assurance initiatives. The technician will perform hands-on nondestructive examination and testing for ground-based Pressure Vessels and Systems to ensure safety and compliance in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

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Responsibilities

Prepare, coordinate, and participate in walkdown inspections to gather data and evaluate the condition of PVS components, piping, tubing, and vessels, including indoor/outdoor settings, elevated heights, and confined spaces
Conduct in-field inspections using NDE/NDT techniques, such as visual (VT), magnetic particle (MT), dye penetrant (PT), ultrasonic test (UT including shear wave, thickness measurements, and phased array UT (PAUT)), eddy current test (ET), positive material identification (PMI), leak detection, hardness testing, and acoustic emission test
Interpret inspection data using ASME acceptance criteria
Ensure NDE equipment calibration remains current per manufacturer specifications
Communicate frequently with Pressure Systems Engineers, Technical Leads, NASA Pressure Systems Managers, system owners/users, supervisors, and management via in-person meetings, email, phone, and Microsoft Teams
Comply with all safety, health, environmental, and security protocols, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NPR 2810.7, obtaining Facility Security Clearance, and adhering to MSFC security regulations (e.g., NPR 1600.1, HSPD-12)
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

NDE/NDT inspectionsASNT certificationData interpretationCalibration proceduresNational consensus standardsSafety commitmentCommunicationTeamwork

Required

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised
This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer-related information
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience in NDE/NDT inspections
Certification in accordance with American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) SNT-TC-1A for NDE methods (Levels 1, 2, or 3 as required), including VT, MT, PT, UT, ET, PAUT, PMI, leak detection, hardness testing, and acoustic emission
Proficiency in national consensus standards relevant to NDE/NDT, such as ASME acceptance criteria
Ability to perform NDE/NDT inspections and interpret data for pressure systems
Knowledge of calibration procedures and maintenance for NDE equipment
Physical capability to perform in-field inspections, including bending, looking under equipment, climbing stairs/ladders, and working in confined spaces or at heights
Excellent communication skills for collaborating with diverse personnel (e.g., engineers, technicians, scientists)
Ability to obtain and maintain a Facility Security Clearance and comply with NASA security requirements (e.g., NPR 1600.1, HSPD-12)
Commitment to safety, teamwork, integrity, and mission success in a high-stakes aerospace environment

Preferred

Associate's degree in a technical field preferred
Additional certifications, such as radiographic testing (RT) or from the American Welding Society (AWS) for welding inspection
Prior experience in NASA or aerospace projects, particularly with MSFC or high-reliability environments
Familiarity with NASA-specific PVS standards and tools like SafeSuite
Ability to travel occasionally to offsite locations (e.g., SSC, KSC, or contractor facilities in CA or UT)

Benefits

Medical
Prescription
Dental
Vision
AD&D
Disability benefits
Life insurance
Retirement 401k
Vacation
Sick pay
Holidays
Flexible work schedules (when available)
Professional training and development

Company

Bastion Technologies, Inc.

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A multi-disciplined engineering and technical services company headquartered in Houston, Texas.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Jayant Ramakrishnan
Chief Operating Officer
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