NDT Technician - Ultrasonic (UT) - Level II - B Shift
Blueorigin · Alabama
📍 Huntsville, ALvia workdayFirst listed here 2026-08-02
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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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!
This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.
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 share in the team’s impact on all aspects of assuring part integrity, quality and life span. This position will primarily be involved in the Ultrasonic inspections of flight critical hardware and test samples
This role will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Shift days/times
B Shift/2nd shift Monday - Thursday (3:00 PM – 1:30AM)
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.
Perform volumetric NDE inspections with advanced phased array ultrasonics
Support research and development in to full matrix capture phased array ultrasonic for operational improvement and optimization
Assist in training and developing others within the team
Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
Qualifications:
Qualify to certify to level II status (angle beam weld) per ASME BPVC V, ISO 9712 or ASNT CP189 requirements in Ultrasonic with a minimum amount of documented experience of 800 hours.
Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Ultrasound methods Conventional UT – 80 hours
Phased Array Training – 80 hours
Must be able to pass Ultrasonic General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
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 E 2375 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Wrought Products
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Arrays
Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
Capable in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures
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
Desired:
Advance Phased Array Training including Total Focusing Method.
Eddy Current Array Training and experience
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2884 Standard Guide for Eddy Current Testing of Electrically Conducting Materials Using Conformable Sensor Arrays
Familiar and understand the requirements defined in NASA PRC-6509 Process Specification for Eddy Current Inspection.
Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures
Experience in pulse echo composites inspection
Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
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
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