Regulatory/Quality - Engineer NDT 3

Job#: 3022683

Job Description:
Sr. Principal Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer

Location: On-site (No Telework)

Clearance: Active or Interim DoD Secret (or ability to obtain)

Schedule: 4/10 (Mon-Thu)

Travel: Up to 10%

Starting Pay: $70/hr
Position Overview

A major aerospace and defense contractor is seeking a Sr. Principal NDT Engineer to support inspection, verification, and evaluation of advanced aerospace hardware, including rocket motors, composite structures, and both energetic and non-energetic components.

This role involves developing innovative nondestructive testing processes, partnering with engineering teams to ensure manufacturability and quality, and supporting production and R&D activities. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong analytical capability, and extensive NAS-410 Level 3 certification experience.
Key Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings and design documents to determine appropriate NDT methods aligned with material types and required defect detection thresholds.
• Develop and document detailed inspection procedures, including test parameters and requirements.
• Perform technical audits of NDT personnel and ensure compliance with requirements and standards.
• Provide support to production operations, including equipment troubleshooting and coordination with maintenance teams.
• Contribute to R&D efforts to enhance inspection capabilities and introduce new NDT technologies and methodologies.
• Generate formal inspection reports with recommendations, data analysis, graphics, plots, and summary assessments.
• Maintain and archive both electronic and hard-copy inspection records.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of relevant experience,
• OR a Master's degree with 6+ years,
• OR a PhD with 4+ years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of one NAS-410 Level 3 certification (held for at least 2 years) in Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), or Radiography (RT).
  • Certification documentation required.
• Willingness and ability to obtain additional NAS-410 Level 3 certifications in ET, MT, UT, RT, and PT.
• Ability to cross-train across multiple NDT disciplines.
• Ability to meet NAS-410 vision requirements (20/25 Snellen or Jaeger No. 1).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CAD tools or similar design software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight; strong multitasking and self-management skills.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Prior experience performing NDT on aerospace components.
• Experience conducting root-cause investigations and recommending corrective actions.

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