Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.
As part of a diverse and hardworking team of technicians, you will perform multiple 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 directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Responsibilities:
- Perform inspections using Penetrant Test (PT) inspection method.
- Ability to successfully pass the General and Specific exam within the first 30 days of employment.
- Ability to successfully pass the POD and Practical within the first 90 days of employment.
- Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements.
- Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order.
- Perform all necessary daily, weekly, monthly process control checks.
- Documentation and organization of inspection results.
- Interface/communicate with Engineers and/or Managers to describe inspection results.
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!
Qualifications:
- Qualifications:
- 2+ years of Level 2 experience in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection method.
- Must be able to pass Penetrant General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
- Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Penetrant Testing
- Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Liquid Penetrant with a minimum amount of documented experience of 400 hours
- Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E1417 Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Testing.
- Visual Weld Experience
- 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. - Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity
- 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 lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
- Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
Desired:
- Experience in low rate, high mix production environment, preferably in aerospace
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes including welding, additive manufacturing, forgings, castings, and composites fabrication.
- Experience in other inspection methods including Eddy Current, Digital Radiography, Computed Tomography or Ultrasonic.
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $32.15 - $45.00
Other site ranges may differ
Benefits
- Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
- Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
- Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
- Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company's intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company's results, or other factors at the company's sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.
