Lead NDT Inspector – UT/ET/FPI (Aerospace)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Archer benefits

Job summary

Archer Technologies, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is advancing urban air mobility with air taxis and UAS, pushing safety to airline-like levels. The NDT inspector will calibrate equipment, perform ultrasonic and other inspections, and produce reports to support quality in aerospace manufacturing.

Ideal candidates hold NDT Level II UT/ET/FPI certs, a high school diploma (college coursework preferred), and can 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.
• Demonstrated proficiency in performing NDT tasks and interpreting inspection results.
• Strong ability to write detailed NDT inspection reports.
• Experience using MES/SAP systems to complete inspection plans electronically.
• Work experience in manufacturing environments within aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20% of the time.

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

Ultrasonic testing (UT)

NDT methods

Report writing

Travel up to 20%

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework preferred

NDT Level II Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

NDT Level II Certification in Eddy Current Testing (ET)

NDT Level II Certification in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection (FPI)

Aerospace/NDT experience in regulated industries

Tools

MES/SAP

Teamcenter

Job description

Archer Technologies, headquartered in Silicon Valley, is advancing urban air mobility with air taxis and UAS, pushing safety to airline-like levels. The NDT inspector will calibrate equipment, perform ultrasonic and other inspections, and produce reports to support quality in aerospace manufacturing.

Ideal candidates hold NDT Level II UT/ET/FPI certs, a high school diploma (college coursework preferred), and can travel up to 20%.