Divergent · 10 hours ago
Lead/Principal Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$156K/yr - $247K/yr
5+ years expDivergent is a technology company that has developed an innovative factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS). The Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer will accelerate the adoption and qualification of additive manufacturing through the development of inspection methods, collaboration with engineers, and interfacing with customers and government agencies.
3D PrintingAerospaceAutomotiveEmbedded SoftwareGreenTechIndustrial AutomationIndustrial ManufacturingSoftware
Responsibilities
Develop inspection methods and procedures for advanced manufacturing methods including additive manufacturing and joining
Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to establish inspection plans and implement design for inspectability best practices
Execute probability of detection studies and qualification plans
Procure and commission inspection equipment as needed for production
Interface with customers and government agencies on inspection of additive manufactured hardware
Perform third party audits of nondestructive testing vendors
Qualification
Required
Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls
Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline
5+ years of NDE experience in aerospace or defense
Current ASNT level III certification or equivalent in one of the following: radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ET)
Preferred
Master's degree or doctorate in with specialization in nondestructive inspection methods
Multiple level II or III certifications across radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ET), penetrant (PT), or other advanced techniques
Knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, MIL, and AWS specifications
Experience with inspection of additive manufacturing, castings, welding, composites, or structural bonds
Experience with automation of NDE processes and data analysis
Familiarity with aerospace fracture and safety criticality requirements
Benefits
Holistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.
Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.
Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.
Collaborative and High-Performing Environment: Join our collaborative, dynamic, and high-performing team within a fast-paced, mission-driven company. Together, we're disrupting the traditional manufacturing industry, fostering innovation, and integrating people and technology to reduce our footprint.
Company
Divergent
Divergent is a developer of Divergent Adaptive Production System a software-hardware solution to replace traditional vehicle manufacturing.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.11BKey Investors
RochefortBridge BankHexagon
2025-09-15Series E· $250M
2025-09-15Debt Financing· $40M
2024-06-27Debt Financing· $47M
Leadership Team
Kevin Czinger
Founder, Lead Inventor & Executive Chairman
Matt Manske
Senior Director, Platform Software Development, Software R&D
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