Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technician

Astrion; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking a 2nd Shift NDE Technician to support the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This full-time role performs field and laboratory nondestructive evaluations on flight hardware and related equipment, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years NDT experience, Florida driver's license, 4 NDE Level II certifications, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and completion of related NDE technical training curriculum.
• Two or more years of experience in nondestructive testing.
• Must have a Florida driver's license.
• Minimum of four NDE Level II certifications in accordance with ANSI practice (SNT-TC-1A or MIL-STD-410E).
• Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform tasks and provide guidance to trainees, Level I and Level II employees engaged in field or laboratory NDE inspection activities.
• Follow written work instructions.
• Set up, standardize, and operate NDE test equipment.
• Interpret results of NDE inspections performed on equipment, systems, and flight hardware.
• Perform tests and interpret results utilizing NDE methods such as radiography, ultrasonics, eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, leak detection, visual/optical (CCTV/CWI), and infrared.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Perform work assigned by responsible NDE engineering or management.
• Safely perform all work in compliance with laboratory best practices and local policies and procedures.
• Perform tasks as directed.

Skills

Security clearance eligibility

Teamwork

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Job Title: 2nd Shift Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technician

Location: Kennedy Space Center, FL

Job Status: Full Time, 2nd Shift

Travel: as needed.

Job Description: Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a 2nd Shift NDE Technician supporting the Civilian Division at the Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This full‑time position is responsible for performing field and laboratory NDE inspections supporting the Kennedy Space Center and the United States Space Force 45th Space Wing at Canaveral Space Force Station.

Required Qualifications / Skills

• High School diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and completion of related NDE technical training curriculum.
• Two or more years of experience in nondestructive testing.
• Must have a Florida driver's license.
• Minimum of four NDE Level II certifications in accordance with ANSI practice (SNT‑TC‑1A or MIL‑STD‑410E).
• Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.

Desired Qualifications / Skills

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Able to work in enclosed areas and heights up to 500 feet.
• Able to follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to withstand the stress of repetitive tasks and the pressure of critical deadlines.
• Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow prescribed procedures.
• Computer literate.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform tasks and provide guidance to trainees, Level I and Level II employees engaged in field or laboratory NDE inspection activities.
• Follow written work instructions.
• Set up, standardize, and operate NDE test equipment.
• Interpret results of NDE inspections performed on equipment, systems, and flight hardware.
• Perform tests and interpret results utilizing NDE methods such as radiography, ultrasonics, eddy current, magnetic particle, liquid penetrant, leak detection, visual/optical (CCTV/CWI), and infrared.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Perform work assigned by responsible NDE engineering or management.
• Safely perform all work in compliance with laboratory best practices and local policies and procedures.
• Perform tasks as directed.