Senior NDT Lead: Radiography & Penetrant (Level III)

Blue Origin; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid parental leave

401(k) with company match

Education Support Program

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector to stand up a new NDT capability, perform RT and PT inspections on critical hardware, and lead technique development from inception. You will author, validate, and approve procedures and mentor Level I/II technicians while ensuring safe, repeatable operations.

As a Level III, you will oversee testing, calibrate equipment, and coordinate with engineers to meet project goals.

Qualifications

• NAS-410 or ASNT-TC-1A Level III certifications in RT and PT are required.
• 4+ years in non-film radiography (DR/CR); 2+ years in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection.
• Experience authoring, validating, and approving NDT procedures and techniques.
• Must pass RT and PT General and Specific Tests; certification requirements.
• U.S. citizen or eligible to work in the U.S.; ability to obtain necessary clearances.

Responsibilities

• Establish a new NDT capability, including setup, commissioning, and qualification of inspection systems.
• Develop, authorise, validate, and approve NDT procedures and techniques.
• Perform Digital Radiographic (DRT) and Fluorescent Penetrant (PT) inspections on critical hardware.
• Establish and maintain compliance with all safety and specification requirements.
• Interpret results and apply acceptance criteria per drawings/work orders.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to Level I/II personnel.
• Conduct regular process control checks and document results.
• Communicate results and recommendations to engineers and managers.
• Review NDT procedures and support audits and certifications.

Skills

NDT inspection

Radiography

Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection

Procedure authoring

Mentoring Level I/II

Blueprints & schematics

MS Office

Education

NAS-410 Level III certification

ASNT-TC-1A Level III certification

Tools

Digital Radiography systems

Computed Radiography

NDT equipment calibration

Job description

Blue Origin in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Senior NDT Inspector to stand up a new NDT capability, perform RT and PT inspections on critical hardware, and lead technique development from inception. You will author, validate, and approve procedures and mentor Level I/II technicians while ensuring safe, repeatable operations.

As a Level III, you will oversee testing, calibrate equipment, and coordinate with engineers to meet project goals.