Nondestructive; NDT) Ultrasonic Testing Technician III

Direct Hire Full time position Nondestructive (NDT) Ultrasonic Testing Technician Level III in Bethesda, MD

We are seeking an experienced Nondestructive (NDT) Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Technician Level III to join our team supporting inspection efforts for the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD).

• Perform and oversee advanced ultrasonic testing, including thickness, shear wave, time of flight diffraction (ToFD), and phased array ultrasonic testing (PAUT).
• Develop procedures, scan plans, training programs, and certification exams for Level II personnel.

• A high school diploma or GED

• Certified to Level III Test Examiner for ultrasonic testing (UT) to perform UT thickness, shear wave, and time of flight diffraction (ToFD) per Nondestructive Testing Methods (NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271)
• Candidates shall be certified level II for phase array UT (PAUT) under an industry recognized NDT program.
• Candidates with a minimum of five (5) years of experience generating and approving scan plans, writing and approving UT testing procedures and workmanship standards, and developing and administering training materials and examinations that satisfy the requirements in NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 for Level II UT certification.

• Familiar with inspecting various types of metal materials, polymers, and composites to include flat plate, weldments, shapes, and pipes
• Candidates who have managed and run a Level III certified NDE program in accordance with Navy or commercial specifications is preferred
• Personnel with ASNT or NAS 410 Level III certifications for UT may be considered