Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer

Mclaurin Aerospace • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for a Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer on the JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX. The role involves supporting human space exploration and understanding the origins of the universe. The engineer will be part of a passionate and diverse team working on exciting challenges for NASA's deep space exploration pursuits. The position requires occasional travel.

Requirements

• Experienced in NDE procedure assessments, NDE procedure development, and NDE problem resolution.
• Knowledgeable in NDE systems including, industry standards, NDE procedure documents, and NDE audit requirements.
• Familiar with desktop software applications, MS Office is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to critically assess NDE processes and designs, and work in a multi-disciplinary team.
• US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Nice To Haves

• Formal education in NDE is desirable but not necessary if professional NDE training/experience has been obtained.
• ASNT level 3 certification is favorable but not necessary.
• Previous experience supporting NDE development, test, and evaluation activities for NASA and/or Aerospace projects.
• Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials and their manufacturing processes, which include welding, additive manufacturing, composite fabrication, and repair.
• Familiar with fracture control, materials compatibility, and design allowable for aerospace systems such as aircraft and spacecraft structures and their associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and systems.

Responsibilities

• Review of NDE procedures, NDE inspection reports, and NDE systems.
• Analysis and resolution of NDE issues and completing actions towards resolution.
• Preparing and presenting reports on the NDE work activity in various program meetings.
• Development of NDE requirements and procedures, implementation of NDE procedures, performing NDE lab inspections, preparation, and presentation of NDE inspection reports.
• Providing support for maintaining NASA NDE system including NDE lab to provide state-of-art NDE operations.
• Participating in all applicable technical forums including Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings by providing information relevant to resolving issues/problems/concerns involving metallic and nonmetallic materials.
• Providing vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.
• Representing NASA NDE/M&P engineering at government and industry materials & processing (M&P) and fracture control engineering forums including technical interchange meetings, working groups, and conferences as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level