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NDT Technician Level III

Karman Space & Defense
Huntington, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/13/2025 CLOSED ON 1/31/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the NDT Technician Level III position at Karman Space & Defense?

Huntington Beach
SUMMARY
The Level 3, in addition to Level 2 responsibilities, shall have a thorough knowledge of the written instructions, codes, specifications and standards used by the company’s customers. They shall also have a thorough knowledge of the materials, components, product technologies, methods and techniques used by company. They shall be NAS 410 level 3 certified and responsible for maintaining NAS-410 compliance .
ABOUT US
Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement *

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Equipment setup, operation, adjustment, and evaluation or interpretation of test readings or results within established parameters for acceptance or rejection.
  • Review of NDT requirements
  • Sequence of NDT operations
  • NDT procedure development
  • NDT technique development/review
  • Training of NDT personnel
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • Must be a U.S. Person
  • Education: High school diploma or equivalent
  • Education and Experience of NDT documentation including NAS 410 Level 3 certification
  • Experience: 2-5 years Quality experience preferred
  • Computer Skill: Familiar with Windows Operating System®
  • Other Skills: Qualified candidate must possess ability to use precision measuring instruments. Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other technical
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, certain positions may require applicants to be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: No travel required for this position.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.


Monday - Friday 7:30am-4:00pm

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