Aerospace NDT Inspector II – PT/VT Expert

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Medical plans

Dental and Vision

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

HSA company contribution

401(k) with company match

EV charging subsidy

Onsite fitness centers

Discounted gym memberships

Snacks and beverages

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector II - NDT to ensure integrity and quality of components through penetrant and visual inspections. You will lead NDT processes with engineering and production, coordinate daily activities, and verify inspections meet AS/AMS/AWS/NAS/ASME/ASTM standards.

Role requires 2+ years in aerospace, hands-on PT/VT, and certifications (CWI and NAS 410/ASNT). CA pay range $26–$30 per hour; comprehensive benefits and on-site work.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or a similar industry.
• Hands-on experience performing PT and VT inspection in aerospace.
• Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high-strength aluminum alloys, precipitation-hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and maraging steels.
• Working knowledge of AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, and ASTM standards.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certifications: AWS CWI; NDT Level I/II in PT NAS 410/ASNT or equivalent; NDT Level I/II in VT NAS 410/ASNT or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Partner with engineering, production, and manufacturing teams to develop and improve NDT processes, acceptance criteria, and SOPs, and to eliminate non-conforming product.
• Coordinate daily activities of the NDT team to keep inspection operations efficient and effective.
• Perform and evaluate advanced penetrant (PT) and visual (VT) inspections on components, assemblies, and welds to detect defects and determine acceptability to specification.
• Apply NDT techniques to complex geometries and advanced materials.
• Support research and development efforts for qualification and certification of critical processes.
• Ensure inspections comply with applicable AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, and ASTM standards.
• Maintain accurate inspection records in accordance with the quality management system.
• Stay current on advancements in NDT technology and techniques to continuously improve inspection capabilities.

Skills

PT inspection

VT inspection

Aerospace experience

Standards knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

NDT equipment operation

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Quality Inspector II - NDT to ensure integrity and quality of components through penetrant and visual inspections. You will lead NDT processes with engineering and production, coordinate daily activities, and verify inspections meet AS/AMS/AWS/NAS/ASME/ASTM standards.

Role requires 2+ years in aerospace, hands-on PT/VT, and certifications (CWI and NAS 410/ASNT). CA pay range $26–$30 per hour; comprehensive benefits and on-site work.