NDT Engineer - Aerospace (m/f/d)

Blackwave GmbH; Taufkirchen; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Germany ticket

Egym-Wellpass

Give Card

Fresh lunch

Rooftop terrace

Team events

Job summary

Blackwave GmbH is seeking an NDT Engineer to develop and apply non-destructive testing methods for aerospace components. You will plan, execute, and document structured inspection campaigns while ensuring traceable measurement data.

In this role you will evaluate complex imaging data and contribute to continuous improvement of NDT techniques. You will work on-site with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field with relevant NDT exposure.
• Experience in aerospace or high-performance industries preferred.
• English fluency required; German helpful for on-site collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide NDT methods: develop and provision non-destructive test methods and setups.
• Plan and execute inspection campaigns aligned with project needs.
• Document with precision: produce detailed inspection reports with traceable data.
• Evaluate measurement data: analyze imaging and data to support quality decisions.
• Drive continuous improvement: advance NDT techniques and inspection approaches.
• Collaborate on-site with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient processes.

Skills

NDT principles

Quality engineering

Inspection planning

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Your Responsibilities

The What: As an NDT Engineer at Blackwave, you will develop and apply non-destructive testing methods to ensure the safety and quality of our aerospace components. You will plan, conceptualize, and execute structured inspection campaigns while generating reliable and traceable measurement data.

The Why: At Blackwave, product safety and quality are fundamental to our mission in aerospace. Your role is critical in strengthening our inspection capabilities through advanced NDT methods and ensuring that our components meet the highest technical and quality standards.

Your Mission

• Provide NDT Methods: Develop and technically provision non-destructive test methods and related test setups to support product validation and quality assurance.
• Plan and Execute Inspection Campaigns: Conceptualize, prepare, and implement structured NDT campaigns in alignment with project and production requirements.
• Document with Precision: Prepare comprehensive inspection reports and ensure clear, traceable documentation of all NDT activities.
• Evaluate Measurement Data: Analyze and assess complex imaging and measurement data, translating findings into clear and defensible quality decisions.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the advancement of modern NDT techniques and support the implementation of innovative inspection approaches.
• Collaborate On-Site: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams in an on-site environment to ensure efficient inspection processes and strong cross-functional alignment.

Your Profile

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering , Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: First professional experience in non-destructive testing, quality engineering, or inspection environments within aerospace or high-performance industries.
• Leadership: Ability to take ownership of technical inspection topics and proactively drive tasks forward in a structured manner.
• Hard Skills: Solid understanding of non-destructive testing principles and engineering-based problem solving.
• Soft Skills: Curious, motivated, and hands-on mindset with a strong willingness to learn and contribute to product safety and quality.
• Languages: Fluent in English; German is a nice to have for on-site collaboration.

What We Offer

• Personal responsibility & creative freedom: You actively contribute to the further development of our production technologies.
• Start-up spirit meets aerospace: flat hierarchies, short decision-making processes and room for innovation.
• Individual benefits: Choose between a Germany ticket, Egym-Wellpass or a tax-free benefit in kind with the Give Card.
• Fresh food every day: Shared lunch break with healthy, varied dishes.
• Alpine view included: Our roof terrace invites you to relax after work.
• We live and breathe team culture: whether it's a tech talk, team event or after-work - we celebrate successes together.

About Us

Blackwave GmbH is a dynamic and leading aerospace company. We specialize in pushing boundaries through the development and production of high-performance, off-the-shelf pressure vessels and complex carbon structures. Our off-the-shelf COPV approach reflects our forward-thinking mindset and our relentless pursuit of innovation. Join us on this journey to the stars in our innovative work setting where team spirit, enthusiasm, and growth opportunities thrive.