Senior NDT Engineer (Materials, Process & Physics)

ACL Digital; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

ACL Digital in Tukwila, WA is seeking a Senior NDT Engineer (Materials, Process & Physics) to support aerospace programs by developing, qualifying, and sustaining NDE procedures and measurement technologies for aircraft maintenance inspections.

The role requires 10+ years of engineering experience (or advanced degree with 4–7 years), U.S. person for export compliance, and proficiency with ultrasonic, eddy current, radiography NDT methods, CAD tools, and strong technical writing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, CS, Math, Physics, or Chemistry.
• 10+ years of engineering experience (or Master’s +7 yrs / PhD +4 yrs).
• Must be a U.S. Person for Export Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop NDE procedures and reference standards for aircraft maintenance inspections.
• Write technical engineering specifications and documentation.
• Evaluate and qualify new NDT tools, equipment, materials, and emerging technologies.
• Audit suppliers and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Apply project management, LEAN, and Quality principles to hit cost and schedule targets.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Multi-project management

Education

Engineering/CS/Math/Physics/Chemistry degree

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Title:

Senior NDT Engineer (Materials, Process & Physics)

Location:

Tukwila, WA (100% Onsite)

Contract Duration:

12 Months

Pay Rate:

$89 / hour on W2

Shift:

1st Shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)

About the Role:

Join as a Non-Destructive Test (NDT) Engineering Specialist. You will support commercial and defense aircraft programs (737, 747, 767, 777, 787, KC-46, B1B) by developing, qualifying, and sustaining NDE procedures and measurement technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop NDE procedures and reference standards for aircraft maintenance inspections.
• Write technical engineering specifications and documentation.
• Evaluate and qualify new NDT tools, equipment, materials, and emerging technologies.
• Audit suppliers and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Apply project management, LEAN, and Quality principles to hit cost and schedule targets.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Engineering, CS, Math, Physics, or Chemistry.
• Experience: 10+ years of engineering experience (or Master's + 7 yrs / PhD + 4 yrs).
• Compliance: Must be a U.S. Person for Export Compliance.

Preferred Skills:

• 5+ years of Aerospace & NDT experience (Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Radiography).
• Proficiency with CAD software (CATIA, SolidWorks) and materials science (metals/composites).
• Strong technical writing and multi-project management skills.