Aerospace NDT Engineer: Materials & Processes (Onsite)

ACL Digital; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 64,781 - 92,264; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital seeks an experienced Materials, Processes & Physics (MP&P) Engineer to support the Puget Sound NDE and Measurement Systems team from R&D to airframe certification and in-service support.

The role emphasizes NDE/NDI methods, procedure development, and writing technical documentation, with CAD tools such as CATIA/SolidWorks. Prior aviation/aerospace exposure is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Science in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
• 1+ years of post-degree engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop NDE procedures and design reference standards for airline maintenance and inspection needs.
• Write engineering specifications, work procedures, and technical documentation to meet program and customer goals.
• Assist with qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes; conduct routine tests and supplier audits.
• Support evaluation of emerging NDE and measurement technologies for enterprise application.
• Implement corrective/preventive actions while integrating EH&S, LEAN, and Quality principles across labs.
• Track cost, technical parameters, and schedule requirements using standard project management tools.

Skills

NDE / NDI knowledge

Technical documentation

LEAN principles

Aerospace domain knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/Doctorate in Engineering/CS/Physics/Chemistry

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Location: Tukwila, WA (100% Onsite)

Position Type: Contract (12 Months, Full-Time)

Pay Rate: $57/hr. on W2

Shift: 1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

About the Role

Join Materials and Processes Engineering (M&PE) group — a global research and development team implementing innovative technologies across commercial and defense aerospace programs (including 737, 747, 767, 777, 787, KC-46, B1B, and P-8).

As a Materials, Processes & Physics (MP&P) Engineer, you will support the Puget Sound Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) and Measurement Systems team across the entire product lifecycle — from R&D to active airframe certification, qualification, and in-service support.

Key Responsibilities

• Procedure & Standard Development: Develop NDE procedures and design reference standards to support airline customer maintenance and inspection needs.
• Technical Documentation: Write engineering specifications, work procedures, and technical documentation required to meet program and customer goals.
• Qualifications & Audits: Assist with the qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes; conduct routine tests and supplier audits.
• Emerging Technologies: Support the evaluation of emerging NDE and measurement technologies for enterprise application.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement corrective/preventive actions while integrating EH&S, LEAN, and Quality principles across work areas and labs.
• Project Management: Track cost, technical parameters, and schedule requirements using standard project management tools.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Science degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Experience: 1+ years of post-degree engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• NDE / NDI Systems: Hands-on experience with ultrasonics, eddy current, or general non-destructive inspection methods.
• CAD Tools: Familiarity with CATIA, SolidWorks, or similar 3D modeling systems.
• Domain Knowledge: Prior background in aviation, aerospace, or materials science (metals/composites).
• Failure Analysis: Understanding of basic analytical techniques to determine tool, material, or process failures.