NDT Physicist

NOV Inc. • Houston, TX

4h

About The Position

The NDT Physicist will be responsible for developing ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods, designing and implementing new nondestructive testing procedures and methodologies. This role involves collaborating with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on equipment design, manufacturing, and testing. Key duties include investigating and resolving inspection challenges in field operations, communicating technical findings through detailed reports and presentations, and supporting operations with ultrasonic scan plans and customer technical inquiries. The position requires a strong background in physics, engineering, or mathematics with a specialization in ultrasound/NDT, coupled with significant industrial experience in ultrasonic nondestructive testing.

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 finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism.
• 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 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