NDT Technician - Radiography (RT) - Level II - D Shift

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off: Up to four weeks per year

Job summary

Blue Origin is searching for an NDT Technician - Radiography (RT) - Level II to lead inspections in Titusville, Florida. This role involves examinations ensuring that spaceflight hardware meets safety and quality standards.

As part of Blue Origin Operations, the technician will employ Nondestructive Testing methods, engage with engineering teams, and ensure the integrity of components critical to safe human spaceflight.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in non-film radiography.
• Must pass Radiographic General Test and Specific Test.
• Carded as a radiographer for X-rays.
• Qualify per NAS-410 requirements.
• Experience in both lab and field inspection.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections using Digital Radiographic Test (DRT).
• Establish techniques to examine hardware for safety.
• Document and organize inspection results.
• Communicate with Engineers regarding inspection results.

Skills

Level 2 experience in non-film radiography

Ability to read and understand blueprints

Experience with MS Office products

Experience in analyzing data from structures

Education

Radiographic General Test certification

40 hours of Radiation Safety Training

Qualifications per NAS-410

Tools

Non-destructive testing (NDT) inspection equipment

Radiation safety equipment

Job description

NDT Technician - Radiography (RT) - Level II - D Shift

Lead daily radiographic inspections to ensure spaceflight hardware meets safety and quality standards across projects

Location: Titusville, Florida, United States

Job Tags: Hardware

About The Role

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 Radiographic inspection of flight critical metallic and/or composite 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 5:00 PM – 5:30 AM

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements
• Perform inspections using Digital Radiographic Test (DRT)
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in non-film radiography (DR, or CR)
• Must be able to pass Radiographic General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
• Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X‑ray.
• Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Radiography
• 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
• Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Non‑Film Radiography with a minimum amount of documented experience of 800 hours
• 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.
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E1742 Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2445 Performance Evaluation & Long‑Term Stability of CR System
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2698 Standard Practice for Examination using Digital Detector Arrays
• Experience in the operation of NDT inspection equipment and radiation safety equipment.
• Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
• Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures
• 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

Desired:

• Strong desire for Eddy Current and Fluorescent Penetrant experience.
• 40 hours of Digital Radiography Training and/or Computed Radiography.
• Ability meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including; Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle.
• Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods; Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz and/or Laser Shearography per NAS-410.
• Training in Computed and Digital Radiography.
• Advance Phased Array Training.
• 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%, and an Education Support Program.
• 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.

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

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.