Senior NDT Inspector — Aerospace Structures

Firefly Aerospace; Briggs (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector III (NDT) at the Briggs, TX facility to inspect and accept qualification and flight hardware and software products. You will drive activities that verify key performance and design characteristics before launch, ensuring mission readiness and reliability.

The role requires NAS410/ASNT TC1A Level II/III UT certification, extensive aerospace NDI experience, and strong documentation, communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• NAS410 or SNT TC1A Level II/III certificate in Ultrasonic testing.
• Strong background in composite ultrasonic theory and procedure creation.
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 7+ years in aerospace/military/manufacturing with 5+ years in NDI.
• Ability to read technical drawings and quality docs.
• Experience applying QA principles and inspection techniques.
• Clear communication and teamwork qualities.
• NAS410 or ASNT TC1A Level II in UT with multiple NDT methods.
• Associate degree or higher in quality or engineering.
• Experience with AS9100/ISO 9001 in aerospace.
• Knowledge of welding fundamentals and related codes.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and accept detail parts across product lines using NDT.
• Document non-conformances per procedures.
• Quarantine and process non-conforming product.
• Maintain tool control and calibration in the work center.
• Participate in technical operations and mentor others.
• Initiate plans to improve product quality and inspection efficiency.
• Apply 5S and Lean initiatives in the workplace.
• Ensure compliance with customer and internal specs.
• Audit and improve Firefly Quality Management System.
• Develop NDT plans with engineering for flight parts.

Skills

Ultrasonic testing

AS9100 quality standards

Reading GD&T

Quality assurance

Education

Associate degree in quality/engineering

Tools

Ultrasonic testing equipment

Quality control tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking a Quality Inspector III (NDT) at the Briggs, TX facility to inspect and accept qualification and flight hardware and software products. You will drive activities that verify key performance and design characteristics before launch, ensuring mission readiness and reliability.

The role requires NAS410/ASNT TC1A Level II/III UT certification, extensive aerospace NDI experience, and strong documentation, communication, and teamwork.