Senior Level III/PM Advanced Technologies
About The Position
NIC/Element Materials Technology is seeking an experienced Level III / Program Engineer to support the execution, growth, and technical oversight of Advanced NDT programs, primarily within the shipbuilding and defense industries. This is a remote position supporting national shipbuilding and advanced NDT programs. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, project managers, Level III personnel, and field teams to ensure successful execution of complex inspection programs involving PAUT, UT, VT, and other advanced NDT technologies. The position will support project execution, personnel qualification, procedure development, customer engagement, and strategic growth initiatives across Element's Shipbuilding Services organization.
Requirements
- Engineering degree
- Current knowledge of NDT methods.
- Minimum 8 years of Program/NDT experience.
- Strong understanding of shipbuilding, defense, or heavy industrial inspection programs.
- Experience with personnel qualification and certification programs.
- Strong project management and organizational skills.
- Ability to travel up to 25–50% as required to support customer and project needs.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- PAUT Level III experience.
- NAS410 Certification Officer experience.
- Experience supporting NAVSEA, Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, or other defense programs.
- AS9100, ISO 17025, or NADCAP experience.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical experience.
- Experience managing multi-site or national inspection programs.
Responsibilities
- Support execution of Advanced NDT programs for shipbuilding, defense, aerospace, and industrial customers.
- Coordinate personnel, equipment, and technical resources to support project requirements.
- Assist with project planning, scheduling, and customer communications.
- Support proposal development, estimating, and project startup activities.
- Monitor project performance, quality, utilization, and customer satisfaction.
- Develop, review, and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and work instructions.
- Support personnel qualification and certification activities in accordance with NAS410, SNT-TC-1A, NAVSEA, and customer requirements.
- Provide technical guidance to inspection personnel and project teams.
- Support Advanced NDT applications including: Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), Conventional Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Visual Testing (VT), and Emerging Advanced NDT technologies.
- Participate in technical reviews, audits, and corrective action activities.
- Support customer audits and qualification programs.
- Assist with business development and customer growth initiatives.
- Support continuous improvement efforts focused on safety, quality, delivery, and profitability.
- Interface directly with shipbuilding customers including Electric Boat, Newport News Shipbuilding, and other defense-related organizations.
- Support strategic growth of Advanced NDT and Shipbuilding Services programs.
Benefits
- Salary: $90- $110/hr DOE
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
