Aerospace NDT Program Leader

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term incentives (stock options)

Medical, vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space seeks a Manager of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to lead its NDT program, driving technical strategy, personnel leadership, supplier oversight, and compliance with aerospace requirements. This role oversees NDT Engineers and Inspectors and sets the standard for repeatable, capable inspection across methods.

Responsibilities include establishing staffing plans, ensuring training and certification, and building a strong supplier base for outsourced NDT services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field and 7+ years of relevant experience.
• ASNT Level III certification in at least one relevant NDT method.
• Technical expertise across radiographic, ultrasonic, eddy current, penetrant, and/or CT.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the NDT organization, including engineers, inspectors, and supporting technical personnel.
• Establish staffing plans, assign work, set priorities, develop personnel, and ensure training and certification.
• Own strategic development and continuous improvement of Impulse Space’s NDT program across multiple inspection techniques.
• Provide technical leadership in selecting and implementing inspection methods for aerospace hardware.
• Partner with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, and Materials Engineering to determine inspection requirements and outsourcing needs.
• Develop and maintain NDT specifications, procedures, and equipment requirements.

Skills

NDT inspection methods

ASNT Level III

Staff leadership

Aerospace experience

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Materials Science/Physics

Job description

Impulse Space seeks a Manager of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) to lead its NDT program, driving technical strategy, personnel leadership, supplier oversight, and compliance with aerospace requirements. This role oversees NDT Engineers and Inspectors and sets the standard for repeatable, capable inspection across methods.

Responsibilities include establishing staffing plans, ensuring training and certification, and building a strong supplier base for outsourced NDT services.