Space-Grade Ultrasonic NDT Engineer (Phased‑Array)

Onestopndt; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United Kingdom is seeking an expert in ultrasonic phased array inspections to join a diverse team focused on safety and spaceflight hardware integrity. You will develop part-specific inspection methods and lead NDT programs for metallic parts and welds, ensuring quality and life span.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, creating procedures, designing reference standards, reviewing drawings for correct NDT methods, and qualifying inspections.

Qualifications

• Five years or more experience with ultrasonic weld inspections.
• Skills in shear and longitudinal wave in contact and immersion techniques.
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards such as ASTM 2700, ASTM E164, ASTM E2375, AMS 2154C, NASA 5009, ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code etc.
• Experience with phased array inspection equipment and analysis software, such as those supplied by Zetec, Olympus, Eddyfi, Sonatest, etc.
• Demonstrated 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
• Knowledge of reference standard development and fabrication
• Phased Array UT Level 2 certification
• Experience modelling with the BeamTool or/and CIVA software packages
• Mastery in one or more of the following UltraVision, Focus PC, WeldSight, M2M Capture, VEO+
• Understanding of inspection methods, such as penetrant inspection, radiography/computed tomography, eddy current, and shearography

Responsibilities

• Assist with data acquisition and interpretation of ultrasonic inspection results
• Create manufacturing and in-service NDT procedures
• Design reference standards for inspections
• Review and approve drawings to identify correct NDT method is applied
• Develop NDT inspection plans and sequencing
• Review/approve internal and supplier inspection techniques
• Develop and qualify NDT inspections
• Establish requirements, generate bid specifications, and make down select decisions for NDT equipment and systems
• Assist with the development and maintenance of company NDT certification plan including training of Level 1 and 2 inspectors per NAS 410 requirements

Skills

Ultrasonic weld inspections

Shear & longitudinal wave techniques

NDT standards knowledge

Phased array inspection equipment

NDT Level 2 certification

BeamTool / CIVA software

UltraVision / Focus PC / WeldSight

Penetrant / radiography / CT / eddy

Team trust & inclusion

US citizenship / eligible status

Reference standard development

M2M Capture / VEO+ mastery

Tools

Zetec

Olympus

Eddyfi

Sonatest

Job description

Blue Origin in the United Kingdom is seeking an expert in ultrasonic phased array inspections to join a diverse team focused on safety and spaceflight hardware integrity. You will develop part-specific inspection methods and lead NDT programs for metallic parts and welds, ensuring quality and life span.

Responsibilities include data acquisition, creating procedures, designing reference standards, reviewing drawings for correct NDT methods, and qualifying inspections.