Aerospace NDT Ultrasonic Tech: Flight Hardware

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced NDT Ultrasonic Technician to perform development and production inspections on spaceflight hardware. You will examine metallic and composite components, interpret results, and document findings to ensure part integrity and longevity for safe human spaceflight.

The role emphasizes strict safety, quality, and compliance with NAS-410 standards, requiring hands-on shift work and potential overtime to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in ultrasonics.
• Must pass Ultrasonic General Test and Specific Test by week 3.
• Must meet NAS-410 training requirements in Ultrasound.
• Qualify to certify to Level II per NAS-410 with 800 hours of experience.
• Vision requirements: near vision and color perception.
• Familiar with ASTM E164, E2700, and E2375 for UT welds and composites.
• Ability to determine optimal inspection parameters and calibrations.
• Experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• MS Office proficiency required.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts.
• Experience in lab and field inspection environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain ultrasonic inspection techniques per safety and spec requirements.
• Perform inspections using ultrasonic equipment.
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria from drawings or work orders.
• Document and organize inspection results.
• Interface with engineers/managers to describe inspection outcomes.

Skills

Ultrasonic testing

Data analysis

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Aerospace experience

Automated inspection equipment

Tools

Ultrasonic equipment

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experienced NDT Ultrasonic Technician to perform development and production inspections on spaceflight hardware. You will examine metallic and composite components, interpret results, and document findings to ensure part integrity and longevity for safe human spaceflight.

The role emphasizes strict safety, quality, and compliance with NAS-410 standards, requiring hands-on shift work and potential overtime to meet critical deadlines.