Nondestructive (NDT) Evaluation Engineer Level III Lead with Security Clearance

Precise Systems, Inc.; Chevy Chase (MD); On-site; USD 103,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and AD&D coverage

Disability insurance

Retirement plans

Holiday pay

Employee-managed leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Precise Systems, Inc. seeks a Nondestructive (NDT) Evaluation Engineer Level III Lead to support NSWC Carderock with experimental design and trade-off studies. Requires extensive NDT&E knowledge, and the ability to review specifications, producibility, and testability.

Minimum ten years in NDT&E methods and five years in design/research processes are required; U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance are necessary. The role offers comprehensive benefits and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics or Mathematics.
• Advanced engineering degree can substitute for one year of experience.
• NDT&E knowledge of NAVSEA/NDT specs and industry standards.
• Ten years of experience in one or more NDT&E methods.
• Five years of experience in experimental design and trade-off studies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical review and consultation on adequacy of specifications, producibility, and cost control.
• Assist RDT&E activities with nondestructive evaluation considerations.
• Support design reviews and trade-off studies.
• Obtain and maintain required security clearances.

Skills

NDT&E domain knowledge

Experimental design

Risk assessment (NDT)

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Physics/Math

Advanced degree substitution for experience

Tools

NAVSEA/NDT specs

MIL-STD/NDT standards

ASNT SNT-TC-1A

NAVSEA 250-1500-1

MIL-STD-2132

Job description

Precise Systems delivers integrated, mission-ready solutions that advance warfighter readiness and strengthen our nation's most critical defense programs. Through the power of our combined capabilities, we provide deep expertise in Advanced Engineering; Digital Transformation; Electromagnetic Warfare; Interactive Training & Simulation; Physical Sciences Research; Platform Lifecycle Support; and Foreign Military Sales. Unified by decades of trusted performance and expanded through strategic growth, our team applies innovative technologies, engineering rigor, and customer-focused execution to solve complex challenges and accelerate mission success. Guided by our commitment to partnership, precision, and performance, we deliver the scalable solutions and technical excellence our customers depend on-today and into the future. Precise Systems seeks a Nondestructive (NDT) Evaluation Engineer Level III Lead to serve our NSWC Carderock customers with engineering/research design process in the area of experimental design and trade off studies. This role requires in-person support Duties:

• Provide technical review and consultation to Research Development Test and Evaluation (RDT&E) activities on adequacy of specification, production processes, material availability, dimensioning and tolerance, design, producibility and inspectability, standardization and manufacturing cost control techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering discipline, Physics, or Mathematics from an accredited college or university
• An advanced engineering degree can substitute for one (1) year of experience (e.g., Master's degree 1 year, PhD 2 years).
• Professional knowledge of Navy and commercial Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation (NDT&E) specifications including:
• Nondestructive Testing Methods (NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010-271)
• Nondestructive Testing Acceptance Criteria (MIL-STD-2035
• Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing (ASNT SNT-TC- 1A)
• Nondestructive Examination Requirements (NAVSEA 250-1500-1)
• Nondestructive Examination Requirements for Special Applications (MIL-STD- 2132)
• Ten (10) years of experience in the concepts, practices and theories of one or more NDT&E method including visual testing, magnetic particle testing, dye penetrant testing, ultrasonic testing, radiographic testing, eddy current testing, phased array ultrasonic testing, eddy current array testing, computed tomography, computed radiography, digital detector array radiography, acoustic emission, infrared thermography, terahertz imaging, or full matrix capture
• Five (5) years of experience with the engineering/research design process in the area of experimental design and trade off studies
• Candidates with Nondestructive Testing (NDT) certifications to NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 or American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) nondestructive testing methodologies are preferred.
• Candidates with experience evaluating risk with nondestructive testing and evaluation decisions for nonconformance to specifications and non-standard applications of nondestructive testing methods.
• Candidates familiar with the probability of detection (POD) methodologies in Nondestructive Evaluation System Reliability Assessment (MIL-HDBK-1823A) or similar.
• Candidates with familiarity with modeling and simulation of NDT. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Due to the sensitivity of customer-related requirements, U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Precise Systems values employee contributions, promotes diverse opportunities for professional growth, and prioritizes overall well-being. Our comprehensive professional services benefits package includes health insurance, life and accidental death and dismemberment coverage, disability insurance, retirement plans, holiday pay, employee-managed leave, and professional growth opportunities. We recognize exceptional performance and alignment with our core values through our STAR Award recognition program. Compensation at Precise Systems is determined by various factors, including education, experience, skills, competencies, and contract-specific requirements. The salary range for this position is $103,428.48 to $160,142.72 (annualized USD). This range represents the standard pay for this role and is just one component of Precise Systems' total compensation package. Precise Systems is committed to fair and equitable pay practices in alignment with applicable pay transparency laws and equal employment opportunity standards Precise Systems is dedicated to a shared vision and core values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, which foster innovation and drive our continued success in the global marketplace. Precise Systems and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, status as an individual with a disability, or any legally protected status under federal, state, or local law. Precise Systems participates in E-Verify.