Spaceflight Ultrasonic NDT Technician – Level II NAS-410

Blue Origin LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 67,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Education support

Job summary

Blue Origin is seeking an NDT Ultrasonic Inspector to join the Operations team. You will perform ultrasonic inspections on flight-critical hardware, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while supporting life-cycle testing and manufacturing activities.

You will read blueprints, calibrate ultrasonic equipment, and document results for engineers and managers. The role requires NAS-410 Level II competency, ability to work second shift, and willingness to work overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must certify to Level II status per NAS-410 in Ultrasonic with 800+ hours documented experience.
• Must meet NAS-410 Ultrasound training requirements.
• Must pass Ultrasonic General and Specific Tests by week 3.
• Vision: 20/25 or Jaeger No.1 at specified distances.
• Color Perception: 12+ panels on Ishihara 14-plate test.
• Familiar with ASTM E164 and E2375 requirements for UT and welds.
• Able to determine optimal inspection parameters and calibrations.
• Able to interpret data from metallic and composite structures.
• Able to read blueprints and schematics.
• MS Office experience is required.
• Willing to work overtime, weekends, and off shifts as needed.
• Experience in lab and field inspection environments.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to safety and specification requirements.
• Perform inspections using Ultrasonic methods.
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria from drawings or work orders.
• Document and organize inspection results.
• Interface with Engineers/Managers to describe inspection results.

Skills

Ultrasonic inspection

Blueprint reading

MS Office

NAS-410 familiarity

Overtime / off-shift flexibility

Education

NAS-410 Level II Ultrasonic

Tools

Ultrasonic testing equipment

Phased Array training

Other inspection methods (Radiography, Eddy Current)

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an NDT Ultrasonic Inspector to join the Operations team. You will perform ultrasonic inspections on flight-critical hardware, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards while supporting life-cycle testing and manufacturing activities.

You will read blueprints, calibrate ultrasonic equipment, and document results for engineers and managers. The role requires NAS-410 Level II competency, ability to work second shift, and willingness to work overtime as needed.