What are the responsibilities and job description for the CT Application Engineer position at Industrial Inspection & Analysis?
About Us
Industrial Inspection & Analysis®️ (IIA) is an emerging, high growth inspection, testing, and analytical business seeking to build a national platform in order to serve a breadth of industrial sectors and geographies. We pledge to provide Story-Worthy Service and Solutions, through even the most challenging situations.
Making the World Safer is our mission at IIA. We are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and to helping our customers do so as well. Across every industry we serve, we offer inspection and engineering services that promote safety, efficiency and compliance with all applicable regulations.
IIA is seeking a skilled CT Application Engineer to join our Danville, VA facility.
Our testing lab in Danville, located at the Center of Excellence (AM COE), provides on-site qualification and component testing to validate the quality of additive manufactured parts for submarines. IIA is part of a team of industrial partners, industry experts and government entities working together to support the AM COE in its efforts to accelerate and scale defense manufacturing.
Position Summary
The CT Application Engineer supports advanced projects for U.S. Navy Additive Manufacturing Projects, using cutting-edge computed tomography (CT) systems for non-destructive testing and dimensional analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Industrial Inspection & Analysis®️ (IIA) is an emerging, high growth inspection, testing, and analytical business seeking to build a national platform in order to serve a breadth of industrial sectors and geographies. We pledge to provide Story-Worthy Service and Solutions, through even the most challenging situations.
Making the World Safer is our mission at IIA. We are committed to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner and to helping our customers do so as well. Across every industry we serve, we offer inspection and engineering services that promote safety, efficiency and compliance with all applicable regulations.
IIA is seeking a skilled CT Application Engineer to join our Danville, VA facility.
Our testing lab in Danville, located at the Center of Excellence (AM COE), provides on-site qualification and component testing to validate the quality of additive manufactured parts for submarines. IIA is part of a team of industrial partners, industry experts and government entities working together to support the AM COE in its efforts to accelerate and scale defense manufacturing.
Position Summary
The CT Application Engineer supports advanced projects for U.S. Navy Additive Manufacturing Projects, using cutting-edge computed tomography (CT) systems for non-destructive testing and dimensional analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain a Northstar Imaging X7000 RobotiX 450kV and 225kV Computed Tomography System and associated software.
- Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) using CT and radiographic techniques to inspect internal and external features of manufactured components.
- Capture part geometries and edit point cloud data to ensure optimal scan quality.
- Utilize software tools such as Northstar Imaging efX suite,Windows OS,Volume Graphics, SolidWorks, and DICONDE-compliant systems for image processing and reporting.
- Stay current with NAVSEA, DoD specifications, and industry standards for CT and radiographic inspection.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to internal teams and external clients.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and “tour-ready” lab environment.
- Required: U.S. Citizenship required.
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent; Mechanical Engineering degree preferred
- Experience & Skills:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience operating industrial CT scanners and X-ray machines.
- NDT certifications in CT or radiography; Level II preferred.
- Proficiency in CAD software, especially SolidWorks, including surface modeling and 3D animations.
- Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) and blueprint reading.
- Knowledge of and ability to work with DICONDE data protocols and network requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to make independent decisions and explain rationale to internal and external teams.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
- Preferred
- Familiar with Additive Manufacturing, Machining, or similar production environments.
- Medical (w/Mental Health coverage), Dental, Vision insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident plans
- Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
Salary : $40 - $60