NDT Physicist

NOV • Houston, TX

3d

About The Position

The NDT Physicist will be responsible for developing ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods. This role involves designing and implementing new procedures and methodologies for nondestructive testing, collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams, and investigating and resolving inspection challenges. The physicist will also communicate technical findings through reports and presentations, support operations with ultrasonic scan plans, and address customer inquiries.

Requirements

• 5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic (UT) nondestructive testing.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics (with specialization in ultrasound/NDT), or a related field.
• Experience in design, development of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems, and testing of NDE components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform both analytical and experimental research.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, signal & image processing, electronics, ultrasonic probes, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASTM.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with practical problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of conducting independent research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing and/or electromagnetic inspection methods (e.g., magnetic flux leakage, eddy current) is preferred.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and tools on PC (Windows or Linux) such as C, C++, C#, Python or JavaScript is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism
• Knowledge of computer vision or vision-language model for NDT or automation

Responsibilities

• Develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods.
• Design and implement new procedures and methodologies for nondestructive testing.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on equipment design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Investigate and resolve inspection challenges encountered in field operations.
• Communicate technical findings and technical suggestions through detailed reports and presentations.
• Support Operations with ultrasonic scan plans and address customer inquiries and technical issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees