Lead Quality NDT Level II Inspector / Specialist- (SJ2026OP)

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 188,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is seeking a Quality/NDT engineer to develop and execute inspection processes for aerospace manufacturing, with emphasis on ultrasonic testing of composites and maintaining airline-grade safety standards.

You will write NDT procedures for UT, ET, and PT, coordinate with MRB on nonconformances, train inspectors, and support supplier assessments in a highly regulated environment. 10% travel required; salary range listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or related engineering.
• 48 months of aerospace structures and NDT experience.
• NAS 410 / SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II in UT, ET, PT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inspection processes per airline safety standards.
• Create UT/ET/PT inspection plans from drawings and specs.
• Write NDT procedures for UT, ET, PT.
• Perform bond line inspections on composites.
• Coordinate with MRB on NCRs; conduct supplier assessments.
• Coach and train quality inspectors.

Skills

Ultrasonic testing

Eddy current testing

NDT procedures

Composite inspection

MRB coordination

Quality training

Education

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Material ScienceEngineering

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company based in San Jose, California building an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft with a mission to advance the benefits of sustainable air mobility. We are designing, manufacturing, and operating an all-electric aircraft that can carry four passengers while producing minimal noise.

Our sights are set high and our problems are hard, and we believe that diversity in the workplace is what makes us smarter, drives better insights, and will ultimately lift us all to success. We are dedicated to cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that embraces our differences, and supports and celebrates all of our team members.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute inspection processes that align with achieving airline-level safety standards for advanced aircraft manufacturing.
• Create detailed inspection plans from engineering drawings and specifications, with particular expertise in ultrasonic testing (UT) of composite materials - critical for aircraft structures.
• Develop and write NDT procedures for ultrasonic and eddy current inspections to ensure structural integrity, skills that directly translate to defining inspection processes for certified aircraft.
• Perform composite bond line inspections using ultrasonic methodologies, electromagnetic testing (ET), and liquid penetrant inspection (PT) of metallic components.
• Coordinate with Material Review Board (MRB) teams for nonconformance disposition, advise on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and conduct supplier assessments to ensure conformity - experience that supports rigorous quality standards in highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Coach and train quality inspectors on inspection techniques and evaluation criteria, ensuring team capability to meet demanding aerospace standards while supporting the development of safe, reliable aircraft systems.

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, or Material ScienceEngineering.

Minimum Experience Requirement: 48 monthsof experience with aerospace structures, aircraft systems, First Article Inspection, Quality Systems and Non-Destructive Evaluation.

Special Requirement: Must have knowledge of NAS 410/SNT-TC-1A NDT Level II in UT, ET, and PT.

Travel Requirement: 10% Domestic Travel Required.

At Archer we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent that possess the skills and leadership necessary to grow our business. For this position we are offering $187,782 - $197,171.10per year.

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