Specialist - NDT Level III

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth. Responsibilities: Coordinate with relevant design teams to optimize inspection of hardware including GTAW weldments, laser welded hardware, additive manufactured components and castings Create manufacturing and in-service NDT procedures and methods Must be willing to inspect production hardware for acceptance as required Design reference standards for complex inspections Review and approve drawings to identify correct NDT method is applied Develop NDT inspection plans and sequencing Support Probability of Detection (POD) studies Assist with interpretation of inspection results Conduct internal and external process audits to ensure engineering requirements are being met Review/approve internal and supplier inspection techniques Assist with the development and maintenance of company NDT certification plan including training of Level 1 and 2 inspectors per NAS 410 requirements Qualifications: 10 years performing NDT level III duties in a manufacturing environment Prior or current Level 3 certification in Ultrasonics PAUT and immersion 10 years developing NDT inspection plans, techniques, and procedures 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 Desired: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in engineering or a physical science and/or equivalent training and experience as an NDT engineer 15 years’ cumulative NDT experience Experience in Shearography or Radiography inspections a plus Experience developing/assisting in POD studies Third party IRRSP certification Experience in low-mid rate production environment, preferably in aerospace Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including casting, welding, additive manufacturing, and composites fabrication Export Control Regulations Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the Washington Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us at EEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Benefits Employee Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability and 401(k) with up to 5% company match. Paid Time Off: Provides up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to 11 holidays