NDT Physicist

NOV; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV is seeking a professional in Houston, Texas, to develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods. Responsibilities include designing nondestructive testing procedures, collaborating across disciplines, and resolving field inspection challenges. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Physics or Engineering, with 5-10 years of nondestructive testing experience and strong problem-solving skills. Proficiency in programming and communication is essential. The work environment is innovative and self-motivated.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic nondestructive testing.
• Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing and electromagnetic inspection methods.
• Demonstrated ability to perform analytical and experimental research.

Responsibilities

• Develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods.
• Design and implement new procedures for nondestructive testing.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineers on equipment design.

Skills

Ultrasonic nondestructive testing

Analytical research

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Programming languages (C, C++, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data acquisition tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods.
• Design and implement new procedures and methodologies for nondestructive testing.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on equipment design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Investigate and resolve inspection challenges encountered in field operations.
• Communicate technical findings and technical suggestions through detailed reports and presentations.
• Support Operations with ultrasonic scan plans and address customer inquiries and technical issues.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic (UT) nondestructive testing.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics (with specialization in ultrasound/NDT), or a related field.
• Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing and/or electromagnetic inspection methods (e.g., magnetic flux leakage, eddy current) is preferred.
• Experience in design, development of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems, and testing of NDE components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform both analytical and experimental research.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and tools on PC (Windows or Linux) such as C, C++, C#, Python or JavaScript is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, signal & image processing, electronics, ultrasonic probes, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism
• Knowledge of computer vision or vision‑language model for NDT or automation
• Knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASTM.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and experience with practical problem‑solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Self‑motivated, innovative, and capable of conducting independent research in a multidisciplinary environment.