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

Blue Origin; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Origin LLC is seeking an experienced NDT Radiography Technician to perform digital radiography on flight hardware and test samples. You will inspect, document, and communicate results to engineers and managers, ensuring adherence to safety and specification requirements.

The role involves working on DRT inspections, interpreting results, and maintaining process control checks. Overtime and off-shift work are required as part of the schedule.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in non-film radiography (DR or CR).
• Pass Radiographic General Test and Specific Test by week 3.
• Carded by a state or certifying entity as a radiographer for X-ray.
• NAS-410 radiography training requirements.
• 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training.
• NAS-410 Level II certification with 800 hours minimum documented experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain techniques to examine hardware safely and per specs.
• Perform inspections using Digital Radiographic Test (DRT).
• Interpret results and apply acceptance criteria from drawings or shop orders.
• Conduct daily, weekly, monthly process control checks.
• Document and organize inspection results.
• Interface with Engineers/Managers to discuss inspection results.

Skills

NDT radiography

Level 2 experience

Radiography certification

Blueprint reading

MS Office

Safety compliance

Tools

DRT equipment

Radiography equipment

Job description

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