NDT Technician - Eddy Current (ET) - Level II - A Shift

Blue Origin; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with 5% company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Blue Origin in Merritt Island, FL is seeking an experienced NDT Inspector to perform Eddy Current and radiographic inspections on spaceflight hardware, ensuring safety and compliance with specifications. You will document results, interpret data, and collaborate with engineers to support quality and reliability of flight components.

The role requires NAS-410 Level II qualification in Eddy Current, and readiness to train in other methods; overtime and weekend work may be required in an aerospace

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting blueprints and schematics for inspection.
• Experience with Eddy Current and other NDT methods per NAS-410.
• Ability to document results and communicate with engineers.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Establish inspection techniques and ensure safety and specifications.
• Perform Eddy Current and radiographic inspections on hardware.
• Interpret results using drawings and shop orders.
• Document results and interface with engineers/managers.

Skills

Read blueprints

MS Office

Teamwork

Detail oriented

Education

NAS-410 Eddy Current training

NAS-410 Level II Eddy Current certification (800 hours)

NAS-410 other methods training (Ultrasonics, Radiography, etc.)

ASNT/IRRSP radiographer certification

Tools

Eddy Current equipment

NDT inspection equipment

Radiography equipment

Radiation safety equipment

Job description

Application Close Date

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

Overview

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 and includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a collaborative and hardworking team of Nondestructive Testing specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform development and production activities involving NDT methods for various spaceflight systems, primarily the radiographic inspection of flight‑critical metallic or composite flight hardware and test samples. The position requires dedicated commitment and detailed attention toward safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply technical expertise, leadership skills, and a commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required.

Shift

A‑shift: Monday–Thursday 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements
• Perform inspections using Eddy Current equipment
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawings or shop work orders
• Document and organize inspection results
• Interface with Engineers and Managers to describe inspection results

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in the Eddy Current Method
• Must be able to pass the Eddy Current General Test and Specific Test by week 3
• Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS‑410 in Eddy Current
• Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS‑410 requirements in Eddy Current with a minimum of 800 documented hours
• Meet minimum vision requirements: Near Vision 20/25 at 16" or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12", Color Perception 14‑plate Ishihara with at least 12 panels correctly identified
• Familiar with ASTM E426 Standard Practice for Eddy Current and SAE‑ARP4402 for open‑fastener hole inspection
• Determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
• Read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
• Experience with MS Office products required
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and off‑shifts as needed
• Lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
• Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
• Earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships
• U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylum seeker

Desired

• Eddy Current Array training and experience
• Familiar with ASTM E2884 and NASA PRC‑6509
• Strong desire for Fluorescent Penetrant and Radiography experience and certification
• Meet minimum training per NAS‑410 in other methods (Ultrasonics, Radiography, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle)
• Certify in one or more methods: Ultrasonics, Radiography, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods such as Terahertz and/or Laser Shearography per NAS‑410
• Training in Computed and/or Digital Radiography
• 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
• Experience with NDT inspection equipment and radiation safety equipment
• Carded by a state or certifying entity (ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X‑ray
• Advanced Phased Array training
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards
• Experience in a production environment, preferably aerospace
• Experience with automated/robotic inspection equipment
• 1+ years of aerospace experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long‑term disability, 401(k) with a 5% company match, and an Education Support Program
• Stock options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours per week)
• Paid Time Off: up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company‑paid holidays
• Depend on role type and level, employees may be eligible for bonuses and other compensations per company discretion; amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and may change

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated workforce. We hire and promote people on the basis of qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, and provide all qualified applicants and employees equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other employment terms, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, and the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see the relevant statutes.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be U.S. citizens or nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or lawfully admitted refugees or asylum seekers.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
• Required for certain job profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if the role requires work on a military installation
• Drivers operating commercial motor vehicles with gross vehicle weight above 10,001 lbs. or transporting hazardous materials may be subject to additional federal regulations (e.g., CDL requirements, medical certification, hours of service)
• Certain positions require the Merchant Mariner Credential, including pre‑employment and random drug testing and a DOT physical