Certified Welding Inspector - Aerospace NDT Lead

Blue Origin; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Education support

Stock options

Holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to certify welds across fabrication teams. This role sits within Operations, spanning welding, fabrication, testing of large tooling and launch infrastructure.

Candidates must have CWI certification and 5+ years of welding and inspection experience. The position requires ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights and in confined spaces, willingness to travel up to 25%, and available to work overtime and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have CWI certification with minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Experience with GTAW, FCAW, SMAW welding processes.
• Extensive knowledge of NDT: VT, PT, MT.
• Experience inspecting to AWS D17.1, ASME BPVC sections.
• Experience in upholding fabrication codes and standards.
• Welder qualification testing experience.
• Strong attention to detail and task ownership.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and work in heights/confined spaces.

Skills

CWI Certification

5+ years experience

GTAW FCAW SMAW

NDT VT PT MT

Code compliance

Weld qualification tasks

Physical stamina

Team coordination

Tools

AWS D17.1

ASME BPVC IX

B31.1 / B31.3

AWS D1.1 / D1.2 / D1.6 / D14.0

Job description

Blue Origin in the United States is seeking a Certified Welding Inspector to certify welds across fabrication teams. This role sits within Operations, spanning welding, fabrication, testing of large tooling and launch infrastructure.

Candidates must have CWI certification and 5+ years of welding and inspection experience. The position requires ability to lift 50 lbs, work at heights and in confined spaces, willingness to travel up to 25%, and available to work overtime and weekends as needed.