Senior Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) & Materials Engineer Aircraft/Aerospace/Space Experience
US Citizens or Perm. residents / We can not process VISA Holders
ONSITE in Houston Texas is required
Position starts at 140k and will increase based on experience.Benefits are available (Health/ Dental/Vision/401k etc..)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 NASA's 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- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or related field) with 5-10 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 5-10 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.
