Nondestructive; NDT) Ultrasonic Testing; UT) Technician; Bethesda, MD

Join a high‑impact NDE/NDT team supporting advanced ultrasonic inspection of U.S. Navy systems, components, and materials. As a Nondestructive Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Technician III
, you'll serve as a senior technical expert performing complex UT methods—ensuring structural integrity, fleet readiness, and compliance with NAVSEA standards. In this role, you will lead high‑complexity ultrasonic evaluations including UT thickness, shear wave, TOFD, and PAUT. You'll develop scan plans, write and validate procedures, and apply industry‑leading NDT techniques that directly support mission‑critical Navy programs. Your expertise will strengthen lifecycle sustainment, drive technology improvements, and advance innovative NDE capabilities across naval platforms.

• Perform and oversee advanced ultrasonic testing (UT) on Navy systems, weldments, and critical components.
• Develop, validate, and continuously improve NDT/UT procedures, scan plans, and inspection techniques.
• Lead root‑cause and defect analysis leveraging UT data, digital tools, and high‑precision evaluation methods.
• Support technology insertion, automation, and emerging ultrasonic techniques such as phased array (PAUT) and TOFD.
• Train, mentor, and guide Level I/II technicians; contribute to NDT program readiness and certification pathways.
• Document inspection results to meet NAVSEA, ASNT, NAS‑410, and customer quality requirements.
• Collaborate across engineering, materials, and fleet support teams to enhance reliability and mission performance.

• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

• Minimum 10 years of hands‑on nondestructive testing experience with background in ultrasonic inspection

• NDT/UT Level III certifications (ASNT, NAS‑410, NAVSEA)
• Demonstrated expertise in PAUT, TOFD, shear wave, and advanced UT techniques
• Experience developing UT procedures, scan plans, and training materials for Level I/II technicians
• Familiarity with naval or defense systems, materials, weldments, and complex component inspection.

• Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing stairs, and standing; frequent periods of prolonged sitting may be required.
• Maneuvering around tight spaces in a shipboard environment.
• Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance.
• Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment.

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined job. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should immediately be addressed to the department manager or to Human Resources.

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