Senior NDI Technical Content Manager

University of Dayton Research Institute; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) seeks a Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Technical Specialist to support NDI activities at Tinker AFB, OK. You will manage Technical Orders, coordinate revisions with engineers, and assist with ETIMS access to sustain NDI programs.

The role requires strong NDI expertise, content management skills, and the ability to analyze data and field test procedures, with a focus on safety and reliability of Air Force aircraft.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or better with significant NDI experience
• Experience with technical orders, specifications, or NDI-related practices
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and procedures
• Ability to read specifications and drawings and interpret technical data
• Clear communication and ability to work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Technical Orders for NDI activities
• Coordinate revisions with subject matter experts and engineers
• Support ETIMS access and sustainment for NDI programs
• Serve as NDI subject matter expert; develop and validate procedures
• Manage NDI equipment and supplies; support data collection and field testing

Skills

NDI methods knowledge

Technical content management

Quality assurance

Documentation reading/interpretation

Research and analysis

Project planning

Written/verbal communication

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in relevant field

10 years’ NDI experience

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

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

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and eight or more years’ experience, or Master’s degree and six or more years’ experience.
• Five years of experience applying at least three of the following methods to evaluation of materials and components: PT, MT, ET, RT, or UT.
• Specialized experience providing engineering technical services for the NDI aircraft maintenance program in accordance with Air Force instructions, providing adequate confidence that products, technical data or nondestructive inspection equipment will conform to validated requirements throughout a weapons system’s life cycle.
• Experience interacting with civilian personnel, government personnel, and contractors.
• Experience with Air Force personnel and training systems.
• Experience in creating and maintaining laboratory records or other equivalent tasks.
• Self-starter with ability to operate with minimal supervision.

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.