Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technician

Astrion • Kennedy Space Center, FL, Florida

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Astrion is hiring a 1st Shift Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Technician for its Civilian Division at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. This full-time represented position performs NDE inspections in the field and laboratory and supports Kennedy Space Center and the United States Space Force 45th Space Wing at Canaveral Space Force Station. Travel is as needed, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a related NDE/NDT technical training curriculum.
• At least two years of experience performing Nondestructive Testing (NDT).
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• NDE/NDT Level II certification in Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with applicable ANSI practices, including SNT-TC-1A or MIL-STD-410E.
• At least three additional NDE/NDT Level II certifications in accordance with applicable ANSI practices, including SNT-TC-1A or MIL-STD-410E. Certifications may include Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Leak Testing (LT), Visual/Optical Testing (VT), CCTV/CWI, and/or Infrared (IR).
• Ability to pass and maintain a security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in enclosed areas and at heights up to 500 feet.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to withstand the stress of repetitive tasks and pressure of critical deadlines.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow prescribed procedures.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform NDE tasks and provide guidance to trainees, Level I employees, and Level II employees engaged in field or laboratory inspection activities.
• Follow written work instructions.
• Set up, standardize, and operate NDE test equipment.
• Interpret results of NDE inspections performed on equipment, systems, and flight hardware.
• Perform tests and interpret results using Radiography, Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Liquid Penetrant, Leak Detection, Visual/Optical (CCTV/CWI), and Infrared methods.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Perform assigned work with responsible NDE engineering or management.
• Safely perform all work in compliance with laboratory best practices and local policies and procedures.
• Perform tasks as directed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED