Penetrant NDT Inspector II - Aerospace

blueorigin; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Washington State is seeking a Penetrant Inspector (Level 2) to perform fluorescence penetrant inspections on aerospace hardware and ensure compliance with NAS-410 and ASTM E1417 standards.

The role requires passing required tests within the initial weeks, maintaining detailed inspection documentation, and collaborating with engineers to interpret results. Overtime, weekends, and off-shifts may be needed to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection method.
• Must pass Penetrant General Test and Specific Test by week 3 with study materials provided.
• Must meet NAS-410 training requirements for Penetrant Testing.
• Qualified to Level II status per NAS-410 in Liquid Penetrant with 400+ hours documented experience.
• Familiar with ASTM E1417 standard practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing.
• Visual weld inspection experience and vision requirements met.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections using Penetrant Test (PT) inspection method.
• Pass required exams within the first 30–90 days of employment.
• Establish and maintain techniques for examining hardware per drawings and work orders.
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria.
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly process control checks.
• Document and organize inspection results.
• Interface with engineers/managers to describe inspection results.

Skills

Penetrant inspection

Level 2 certification

Blueprint reading

Tools

NAS-410 Penetrant Testing

ASTM E1417

Job description

Blue Origin in Washington State is seeking a Penetrant Inspector (Level 2) to perform fluorescence penetrant inspections on aerospace hardware and ensure compliance with NAS-410 and ASTM E1417 standards.

The role requires passing required tests within the initial weeks, maintaining detailed inspection documentation, and collaborating with engineers to interpret results. Overtime, weekends, and off-shifts may be needed to meet critical deadlines.