Senior NDI Technical Content Manager

University of Dayton; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks an Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Technical Specialist at Tinker AFB, OK, to support NDI activities and content management. You will develop and maintain Technical Orders, coordinate revisions, and ensure ETIMS access and sustainment, serving as a subject matter expert for NDI procedures.

You will manage equipment and data collection efforts, while collaborating with engineers and SMEs to advance NDI programs for Air Force aircraft safety and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field with required years of experience.
• Extensive knowledge of NDI inspection methods and practices.
• Experience with technical content management of NDI equipment and processes.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, drawings and technical data.
• Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules and procedures.
• Plan, organize work and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication; teamwork.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical content management and program support for NDI activities.
• Develop and maintain Technical Orders, coordinating revisions with SMEs and engineers.
• Support ETIMS access and sustainment.
• Serve as NDI subject matter expert; develop and validate procedures.
• Manage equipment and supplies; support POD data collection and field testing.

Skills

NDI inspection methods

Technical content management

Quality assurance principles

Reading and interpreting drawings

Research and analysis

Planning and deadlines

Written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

US citizenship

Secret clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree

10 years demonstrated experience in NDI field

Job description

Apply now Job No: 503726
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Tinker AFB, OK
Category: Research Institute Staff
Department: AFSMO Support - 250741
Pay Grade: P3 - Exempt
Advertised: July 16, 2026
Applications close: Open until filled

Position Summary

Support the mission of aircraft readiness at Tinker AFB. Join our UDRI team as a Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Technical Specialist, where you'll play a critical role providing technical content management and program support for Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) activities, develop and maintain Technical Orders, and support advanced NDI programs that enhance the safety and sustainment of Air Force aircraft. Apply today!

This position is located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.

This role provides technical content management and program support for Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) activities, including developing and maintaining Technical Orders, coordinating revisions with subject matter experts and engineers, and supporting Enhanced Technical Information Management Systems (ETIMS) access and sustainment. It also serves as an NDI subject matter expert, develops and validates procedures, manages equipment and supplies, and supports Probability of Detection data collection, analysis, and field testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and six years’ experience, OR Master’s degree and five years’ experience, OR 10 years’ demonstrated experience and performance in the NDI field.
• • Extensive knowledge of NDI inspection methods, techniques, equipment, and practices with five years of experience applying at least one of the following methods to evaluation of materials and components: Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Electromagnetic Testing (ET), Radiographic Testing (RT), or Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
• • Experience with technical content management of technical orders, specifications, or practices related to NDI equipment and processes.
• • Knowledge of quality assurance principles, practices, and procedures.
• • Ability to apply sampling methods; read, interpret, and apply specifications and drawings; knowledge of technical data, such as blueprints, engineering drawings, and microfilm.
• • Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, and procedures.
• • Ability to plan, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• • Must possess strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• • Proven ability to problem solve independently or with little oversight.
• • Ability to work well with others in a team setting.
• • Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• • Experience with SharePoint and SharePoint site management.
• • Due to the requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government, candidates for this position must be a U.S. citizen.
• • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.