Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer - Space Systems

Oceaneering International•Houston, TX

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About The Position

Are you passionate about solving complex problems? Join our dynamic team as a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer and become a vital contributor to support NASA as an Oceaneering Teammate on the JSC Engineering, Technology, and Science (JETS) II contract. As an integral part of our organization, you'll play a crucial role in the Materials Analysis section in the Engineering Department on the NASA JSC Engineering, Technology and Science II (JETS II) Contract. This role will give you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the thrilling world of human spaceflight and deep space exploration programs. Your contributions will ensure that our services not only meet - but outperform all standards and expectations. As a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer, you'll find yourself at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a passionate team who shares your dedication to excellence. If you're seeking to immerse yourself in an environment where your skills and expertise will make a genuine impact, we invite you to join our team! We are seeking someone with a keen eye for detail, a strong commitment to owning their work, and providing superior quality. You should be a person who thrives in a diverse environment and who is comfortable communicating at all levels of the organization. To be successful in this role, you should have a sense of genuine, engaging curiosity, and a desire for growth and continuous learning. Someone in this role would typically have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a five (5) years of experience. This position can be hired at any level in our professional career framework, depending on business need at the time of hire. International travel may be required. Straight time overtime, 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off), and/or 1 day of telework per week may be available.

Requirements

A BS Engineering degree from an accredited engineering school and typically a minimum of five (5) years of related experience.
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.
Proof of U.S. Citizenship or US Permanent Residency is a requirement for this position.
Must be able to complete a U.S. government background investigation.

Nice To Haves

The candidate must have a minimum B.S. degree in science or engineering from an accredited university with 5-10 years of industry experience. 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.
Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which the position is advertised.

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.
The position requires occasional travel.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

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