NDT Technician - Ultrasonic (UT) - Level II - D Shift (Weekend Night Shift)

BLUE ORIGIN•West Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance, including Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities. The team is committed to a culture of safety and this position will directly impact the history of space exploration, requiring commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. The goal is to lower the cost of access to space and enable Blue Origin’s vision. As part of a 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 contribute to assuring part integrity, quality, and life span, primarily focusing on Ultrasonic inspection of flight critical metallic and/or composite flight hardware and test samples. This role requires dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight, applying technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for the mission and vision is required.

Requirements

2+ years of Level 2 experience in ultrasonics
Must be able to pass Ultrasonic General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Ultrasound
Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Ultrasound with a minimum amount of documented experience of 800 hours
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 E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Arrays
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
Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures
Experience in analyzing Thru-Transmission Ultrasonics of sandwich composite structures
Experience in pulse echo composites inspection
Experience in Bond Testing
Experience in composite repair inspection
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
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Comfortable working off of platforms, scissor lifts and or aerial boom lifts

Nice To Haves

Advance Phased Array Training.
Thermography Training (LI and LII)
Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray.
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.
Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray.
Knowledge of industry NDT standards
Experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace
Experience with automated/robotic inspection equipment
1+ 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 equipment
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.

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short and long-term disability
401(k) with a company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion.