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Blue Origin · 6 hours ago

Summer 2026 Non-Destructive Test Inspector – Internship

Merritt Island, FL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$22/hr - $22/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Blue Origin is a company focused on developing reusable and safe space vehicles for the benefit of Earth. They are seeking a Summer 2026 Non-Destructive Test Inspector Intern to perform inspections and ensure the integrity of flight hardware using Nondestructive Testing methods.

AerospaceManufacturingNational SecurityRenewable Energy

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements

Perform inspections using NDT techniques

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

Nondestructive Testing (NDT)Ultrasonic TestingRadiographic TestingPenetrant TestingMagnetic Particle TestingEddy Current TestingInfrared ThermographyBlueprint ReadingMS OfficeData AnalysisSafety AwarenessCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Actively enrolled in a program at a 2-year or 4-year institution

Available to work full time while not concurrently enrolled in coursework

Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 for a level 1 inspector in a minimum of two of the following methods: Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, Eddy Current Testing or Infrared Thermography

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

Ability to lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements

Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity

Capable 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

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

Comfortable working from platforms, scissor lifts and or aerial boom lifts

Preferred

Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures

Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray

Ability to meet the minimum Level 2 training requirements in any of the following methods per NAS-410. Ultrasonic Testing, Radiographic Testing, Penetrant testing, magnetic particle testing, Eddy Current Testing or Infrared Thermography

Phased Array Ultrasonics Training

Computed and/or Digital Radiography 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