Senior NDE/NDT Engineer – Naval Fleet Readiness (ESOP)

Life Cycle Engineering

Bethesda (MD)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) matching

Comprehensive medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

HSA / FSA / lifestyle spending

EAP

Paid vacation and holidays

Flexible schedules

Continuing education

Online training library

Bonus program

Employee referral program

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) seeks a senior NDE/NDT Engineer in Bethesda, MD to advance Navy inspection technologies and fleet reliability. This high‑impact role requires seasoned Navy NDE/NDT experience and the ability to shape inspection strategy, test methods, and data interpretation.

You will lead technical projects, mentor engineers, and collaborate with Navy programs, quality teams, and command stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics from an ABET accredited institution.
Demonstrated knowledge of Navy and commercial NDT/E standards and specifications.
Minimum 5 years of engineering/research design, experimental design, or trade-off studies.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and validate NDE methods aligned with Navy standards and mission requirements.
Design high-precision inspection protocols and interpreting data to ensure structural integrity.
Troubleshooting material anomalies and recommending corrective engineering actions.
Leading technical projects, mentoring junior engineers, and collaborating with Navy program managers, quality teams, and command stakeholders.
Supporting technology insertion initiatives and advancing NDE capabilities for fleet readiness.