Senior NDE and Materials Engineer

Senior Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) & Materials Engineer

Overview Serve as a senior NDE and materials engineer supporting spacecraft / NASA programs with expertise in methods such as Xray ultrasonic and eddy current inspection. Lead development qualification and assessment of NDE procedures systems and personnel certifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve NDE procedures inspection reports and NDE system documentation.

• Analyze and resolve NDErelated issues driving closure actions across programs.

• Prepare and deliver technical reports and presentations for program and engineering forums.

• Develop NDE requirements implement procedures perform lab inspections and generate inspection reports.

• Support operation and maintenance of NASAs stateoftheart NDE laboratory and associated systems.

• Participate in ERBs IPTs and other technical forums providing expertise on metallic and nonmetallic materials.

• Advise vendors on qualification and acceptance testing to ensure compliance with NASA requirements.

• Represent NASA NDE/M&P engineering at government and industry technical interchange meetings working groups and conferences.

• Perform occasional travel and additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering (or related field) with 510 years of relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in NDE procedure development assessments and issue resolution.

• Knowledge of NDE systems industry standards and audit requirements.

• Proficiency with MS Office and strong oral/written communication skills.

• Ability to critically evaluate NDE processes and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in engineering or science with 510 years of industry experience; formal NDE education desirable.

• ASNT Level III certification (preferred but not required).

• Experience supporting NDE development testing and evaluation for NASA or aerospace programs.

• Familiarity with metallic and nonmetallic materials including welding additive manufacturing composites and repair processes.

• Knowledge of fracture control materials compatibility and aerospace design allowables for spacecraft aircraft and GSE.