NDT Engineer Level III - Composites & Advanced Inspection

Blue Origin; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking a skilled NDT engineer to join our Rocket Park team in Florida. You will perform development and production NDT activities for spaceflight hardware, focusing on ultrasonic inspection of payload adapters and fairings, with infrared thermography and digital radiography as supplements.

You will own the design, development, and tactical planning of inspections with minimal oversight, ensuring part integrity and mission-ready hardware for New Glenn and Lunar programs.

Qualifications

• Experience in nondestructive testing (NDT) for aerospace or spaceflight hardware.
• Familiarity with ultrasonic inspection, IR thermography and radiography.

Responsibilities

• Perform development and production NDT activities for spaceflight systems.
• Own design, development, and planning of inspections with minimal oversight.
• Ensure part integrity and life for hardware that flies.

Skills

NDT engineering

Ultrasonic inspection

Infrared thermography

Digital radiography

Job description

Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a diverse and hardworking team of Nondestructive Testing (NDT) specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform development and production NDT activities for spaceflight systems supporting bothNew Glenn (launch vehicle)andLunar (space systems)programs. This role isprimarily focused on the ultrasonic inspection of composite payload adapter (PA) and payload fairing flight hardware, complemented by infrared thermography and digital radiography. You will own the design, development, and tactical planning of your inspections with minimal oversight, directly assuring part integrity, quality, and life for hardware that flies.

We are looking for a skilled NDT engineer ready to work the full inspection cycle at technical depth and grow into broader areas of expertise. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Special Mentions

• Location:This role is based at Rocket Park.
• Travel:Up to25%to support