Lead NDT Inspector - Aerospace & Advanced Mobility

archer56; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform. The Quality Team conducts inspections to ensure airline-like safety for urban air transportation and related technologies, with diverse responsibilities from NDT equipment calibration to reporting and general aircraft inspections.

The role requires NDT Level II certifications (UT, ET, FPI), experience with composite parts, and the ability to travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred.
• Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET).
• Ability to achieve NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI).
• Experience performing ultrasonic inspection of composite parts and adhesive bonded assemblies.
• Experience with MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically.

Responsibilities

• Configure and calibrate nondestructive testing (NDT) equipment to ensure accurate inspections.
• Perform NDT inspections to assess product quality and detect defects using various methodologies.
• Develop and implement testing techniques tailored to the objects under inspection.
• Apply testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications and evaluate results effectively.
• Compile detailed test reports and distribute findings to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct general aircraft inspections as well as specialized composite ultrasonic testing.

Skills

NDT inspection

UT Level II

ET Level II

FPI Level II

Composite UT inspections

NDT reports writing

Aerospace manufacturing

Travel up to 20%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MES

Teamcenter

MBD

Job description

Archer is a leader in the next-gen aerospace sector building an end-to-end advanced air mobility platform. The Quality Team conducts inspections to ensure airline-like safety for urban air transportation and related technologies, with diverse responsibilities from NDT equipment calibration to reporting and general aircraft inspections.

The role requires NDT Level II certifications (UT, ET, FPI), experience with composite parts, and the ability to travel up to 20%.