Senior Advanced NDT and Imaging Specialist

Zekai; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

Zekai is seeking a Senior Advanced NDT and Imaging Specialist for a 100% remote, contract-based engagement. The role focuses on reviewing and interpreting diverse NDT data to support high-quality data inputs for AI model training, with flexible hours and global applicability.

The ideal candidate will have Level II/III NDT certifications and extensive experience across aerospace, nuclear, automotive, battery, composites, or tire inspection, along with strong communication skills for remote

Qualifications

• 7+ years of advanced experience in NDT with Level II or Level III certifications.
• Experience interpreting real-world inspection data across aerospace, nuclear, automotive, battery, composites, or tire industries.
• ASNT, NAS 410, or EN 4179 certification required.
• Expertise in imaging modalities including specialized NDT techniques.
• Strong written and verbal communication for remote collaboration.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to evaluations and reporting.
• Familiarity with digital platforms or remote collaboration tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret diverse NDT data sets (industrial CT, X-ray, ultrasonic, shearography, fiber optic records).
• Provide detailed written assessments and dispositions with rationale.
• Deliver feedback on imaging quality, detection limits, and false positives/negatives in complex scenarios.
• Apply ASNT/NAS 410/EN 4179 standards to ensure compliant evaluations.
• Document recommendations to support annotation, labeling, and model development tasks.
• Collaborate asynchronously through clear written and verbal communications to refine deliverables.

Skills

NDT experience

Level II/III certs

ASNT/NAS410/EN4179

Data interpretation

Communication

Remote collaboration

Job description

Role Title: Senior Advanced NDT and Imaging Specialist

Role Type: Contractor

Location: Global-Remote

Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)

Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired

our partner is engaging Senior Advanced NDT and Imaging Specialists to participate in a customer's advanced inspection and data interpretation project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.

Scope of Work

• Review and interpret diverse NDT data sets, including industrial CT volumes, X-ray images, ultrasonic scans, shearography data, and fiber optic inspection records.
• Provide detailed written assessments and dispositions for inspection records, explaining findings and the rationale behind each decision.
• Deliver feedback on imaging quality, detection limits, and potential false positives or negatives in complex inspection scenarios.
• Apply standards knowledge (ASNT, NAS 410, EN 4179) to ensure evaluations align with industry best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Document expert recommendations and insights to support annotation, labeling, and model development tasks.
• Collaborate asynchronously through clear written and verbal communications to refine project deliverables and address technical queries.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of advanced experience in NDT, with Level II or Level III certifications in industrial CT, X-ray, ultrasonic, shearography, or fiber optic inspection.
• Proven track record interpreting real-world inspection data in industries such as aerospace, nuclear, automotive, battery, composites, or tire manufacturing.
• ASNT, NAS 410, or EN 4179 certification (required).
• Expertise in specialist imaging modalities, including EPRI-qualified nuclear UT analysis, composite and battery inspection, or tire NDT.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating remotely.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical evaluations and reporting.
• Familiarity with digital platforms or remote collaboration tools a plus.

This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.