NDE & M&P Engineer III | Aerospace

PDS Defense, Inc.; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Free career counseling

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Medical coverage

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking an MP&PE Engineer 3 to support nondestructive evaluation across aerospace platforms. The role focuses on ultrasonic, radiographic, and other inspection methods to ensure quality in composites and metals used in fixed wing and rotorcraft programs.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in NDE, strong communication, and relevant certifications. This is an on-site, full-time position offering career growth in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years in nondestructive evaluation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• ABET/engineering accreditation preferred or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret ultrasonic inspection results
• Design reference standards for inspections
• Develop NDT inspection plans and sequencing
• Coordinate with multiple teams on inspection requirements and capabilities
• Develop and qualify NDT inspections and equipment
• Draft engineering specs to deploy tools and processes
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement of inspection techniques

Skills

NDE experience

Ultrasonic inspection

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD in engineering or related

ASNT Level 2 or 3 UT/RT/MT/PT/ET

Job description

PDS Defense, Inc. in Mesa, AZ is seeking an MP&PE Engineer 3 to support nondestructive evaluation across aerospace platforms. The role focuses on ultrasonic, radiographic, and other inspection methods to ensure quality in composites and metals used in fixed wing and rotorcraft programs.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in NDE, strong communication, and relevant certifications. This is an on-site, full-time position offering career growth in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment.