NDT Technician - Penetrant (PT) - Level II - D Shift (Weekend Night Shift)

Blue Origin LLC; Huntsville (AL); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Paid parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock Options for regular employees

Paid Time Off

Descripción de la vacante

Blue Origin LLC seeks a Nondestructive Testing Technician to perform fluorescent penetrant inspections on critical metallic flight hardware and test samples for spaceflight systems. You will establish inspection techniques, interpret results, and ensure adherence to safety and specification requirements within a collaborative team.

The role requires Level II qualification per NAS-410, 400 hours experience, and the ability to read blueprints.

Formación

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection.
• Must pass Penetrant General Test and Specific Test by week 3.
• Must meet NAS-410 training requirements for Penetrant Testing.
• Qualify to Level II per NAS-410 with 400 hours documented experience.
• Familiar with ASTM E1417 standard for Liquid Penetrant Testing.
• Must meet minimum vision requirements (near vision, color perception).
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics.
• Experience with MS Office products.

Responsabilidades

• Perform penetrant inspection on critical flight hardware for spaceflight systems.
• Maintain techniques to examine hardware per safety and specification requirements.
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria from drawings or work orders.
• Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly process control checks.
• Document and organize inspection results.
• Interface with Engineers/Managers to discuss inspection results.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Conocimientos

Penetrant Testing

Blueprint reading

Interpreting inspection results

Quality culture

Team communication

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

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 collaborative and hardworking team of Nondestructive Testing specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of assuring part integrity, quality and life span. This position will primarily be involved in the Penetrant inspection of metallic flight hardware and test samples. This role will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required! Shift days/times D Shift Friday – Sunday (5:00PM – 5:30AM).

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections using Fluorescent Penetrant Test (PT) inspection method on critical flight hardware for spaceflight system.
• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements.
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order.
• Perform all necessary daily, weekly, monthly process control checks.
• Documentation and organization of inspection results.
• Interface/communicate with Engineers and/or Managers to describe inspection results.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection method.
• Must be able to pass Penetrant General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed).
• Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Penetrant Testing.
• Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Liquid Penetrant with a minimum amount of documented experience of 400 hours.
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E1417 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing.
• Visual Weld Experience.
• Meet minimum Vision Requirements: 1. Near Vision: Either 20/25 (Snellen) at 16" or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12”. 2. Color Perception: 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with a minimum of 12 panels correctly identified.
• Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Experience with MS Office products is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements.
• Experience in both lab and field inspection environments.
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Desired

• Radiation Safety Training Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray.
• Ability to meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including; Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Radiographic Testing, Magnetic Particle.
• Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods; Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Radiographic Testing, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz and/or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410.
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards.
• Experience in a production environment, preferably in 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 company match of up to 5%
• Education Support Program
• Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
• Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.
• Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check Required for all positions

Blue’s Standard Background Check Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation. Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training. Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical.

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 work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

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Company Culture

We’re committed to building the road to space so our children can build the future. We are a mission-driven company focused on ideas and innovation, and encourage fresh perspectives from bold voices. At Blue, our team is building the future as their unique selves. Thank you for your interest in working at Blue Origin! Blue Origin was founded with a vision to enable a future where millions of people are living and working in space to benefit Earth. In order to preserve Earth, Blue Origin believes in the need to enable humanity to expand, explore, find new energy and material resources, and move industries that stress Earth into space. Blue Origin believes it has an important role in building a road to space and lowering the cost of getting there. At Blue Origin, we’re working on this today by developing fully reusable launch vehicles and systems that are safe, reliable and affordable. Every launch vehicle is designed for human spaceflight from the beginning and able to ferry payloads to space.

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