NDT Technician - Ultrasonic (UT) - 2nd Shift

BLUE ORIGIN•Seattle, WA

9d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. As part of a multidisciplinary and hardworking team of Nondestructive Testing specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of assuring part integrity, quality and life span. This position will primarily be involved in the Ultrasonic inspections of flight critical hardware and test samples. This role will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Requirements

Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Ultrasonic with a minimum amount of documented experience of 800 hours
Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Ultrasound methods
Must be able to pass Ultrasonic General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
Meet minimum Vision Requirements: 1. Near Vision: Either 20/25 (Snellen) at 16" or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12” 2. Color Perception: 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with a minimum of 12 panels correctly identified.
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E164 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments.
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E 2375 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Wrought Products
Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
Capable in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures
Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
Experience with MS Office products is required
Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as needed to meet critical deadlines
Ability to work off shifts
Ability to lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
Comfortable working off of platforms, scissor lifts and or aerial boom lifts

Nice To Haves

Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures
Experience in pulse echo composites inspection
Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Arrays
Advance Phased Array Training.
Ability meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including; Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle.
Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods: Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz. and/or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410.
40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
40 hours of Digital Radiography Training
Training in Computed and Digital Radiography
Knowledge of industry NDT standards
Experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace
Experience with automated/robotic inspection equipment
2+ years of aerospace experience.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements
Perform inspections using Ultrasonic
Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order.
Documentation and organization of inspection results.
Interface/communicate with Engineers and/or Managers to describe inspection results.