NDT Engineer - Ultrasonic Testing

AgniKul Cosmos; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

AgniKul Cosmos seeks an NDT Engineer/Inspector specialized in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to support inspection and quality assurance of critical components. Responsibilities include UT on metals and composites, RT film interpretation, and reporting.

Requirements include a Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy and 1–5 years of NDT experience, with hands-on UT and drawing-reading skills. On-site role based in Chennai, India.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or a related field.
• 1–5 years of experience in NDT inspections is required.
• Hands-on UT experience and defect interpretation skills are essential.
• Strong knowledge of UT techniques and calibration procedures.
• Experience reading engineering drawings and inspection specifications; RT interpretation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on materials such as aluminium alloys, titanium, steel, forgings, castings, and composites.
• Conduct UT inspections including Conventional UT and Immersion UT.
• Set up and calibrate UT equipment (DAC, TCG, reference blocks, sensitivity).
• Interpret UT signals and evaluate discontinuities per standards and procedures.
• Perform RT film interpretation for welds, castings, and critical components.
• Prepare inspection reports and maintain records per quality requirements.
• Review engineering drawings and customer requirements; coordinate with manufacturing and QA teams.

Skills

Ultrasonic testing

UT signal interpretation

Discontinuity evaluation

Engineering drawings reading

Quality assurance

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or Metallurgy

Tools

Ultrasonic testing equipment

Radiographic testing equipment

Job description

ABOUT

Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India

We are seeking a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer/Inspector with specialization in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to support inspection and quality assurance of critical components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on materials including aluminum alloys, titanium, steel, forgings, castings, and composite materials.
• Conduct inspections using:
  • Conventional UT
  • Immersion UT
• Set up and calibrate UT equipment including:
  • DAC (Distance Amplitude Correction)
  • TCG (Time Corrected Gain)
  • Reference blocks and sensitivity settings.

Inspection & Defect Evaluation

• Interpret UT signals and evaluate discontinuities in accordance with applicable standards and inspection procedures.
• Identify and characterize defects in inspected components and materials.

Radiographic Testing (RT)

• Perform interpretation of RT films in accordance with applicable standards and customer specifications.
• Evaluate radiographic films for welds, castings, and other critical components.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain proper documentation for all inspection activities.
• Maintain inspection records as per quality and compliance requirements.

Engineering Review

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements prior to conducting inspections.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to support inspection and defect evaluation.

Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field
• 1–5 years of experience in NDT inspections
• Hands-on experience in Ultrasonic Testing and defect interpretation
• Strong knowledge of UT inspection techniques and equipment calibration
• Experience in UT signal interpretation and discontinuity evaluation
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and inspection specifications
• Experience in RT film interpretation preferred