Quality Control Specialist - Ndt; Chesapeake, Va

QUALITY CONTROL SPECIALIST - NDT3 (CHESAPEAKE, VA) ABOUT US

When you work at Chugach Government Solutions (CGS) you join a proud legacy of supporting missions while sustaining culture. CGS is a federal division of Chugach Alaska Corporation, supporting critical missions as a government contractor for over 25 years. We focus on facility maintenance, IT/technical services, construction and education, building an extraordinarily talented team worldwide. Employees are empowered through competitive compensation and benefits, professional growth opportunities, and truthful communication.

Chugach Government Solutions LLC seeks an experienced NDT Level III/Weld Program Lead to join our team at Chesapeake, VA. The incumbent will lead the NDT Inspection program and the welder/brazer qualification program, enforce all company and contract‑required policies and procedures related to welding, hot work, and overall workmanship, and provide direct oversight to ensure safe, compliant work in accordance with applicable codes, standards, and customer requirements.

• Maintain the Chugach NDT Program, including personnel training, certification, and development, qualification, and approval of NDT inspection procedures.
• Develop and approve weld procedures as needed.
• Maintain all Weld/Braze certifications for Chugach, monitor renewals and recertifications, and maintain welder qualification records.
• Meet Level III Technician requirements and provide documentation of education, training, and experience in applicable NDT methods (primarily VT).
• Act as authority on interpretation and evaluation of welding requirements (specs, codes, standards, procedures) to support business needs.
• Perform and/or manage internal and external weld and brazing audits and in‑process surveillances; conduct inspections, attend checkpoints, write required reports, and produce test and inspection plans.
• Execute PQR development, including planning, setup, and testing of material.
• Review and assist in developing QA workbooks for accuracy and compliance.
• Assist in maintaining division training records.
• Assume responsibility for NDT training and assist in welder qualification program.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Work with NIWC Atlantic, other technical codes, program/project managers, and SMEs.
• Work in or around industrial environments such as shipyards and Naval/Coast Guard bases and piers.
• Complete assigned work timely and professionally.
• Keep managers apprised of progress, issues, and planned efforts using effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Communicate with other departments and customers to report issues and solve problems.

• U.S. Citizenship.
• NDT III certified (VT minimum).
• Ability to access Government facilities and be DBIDS eligible.
• High School diploma.
• Eight years of proven experience in quality control/assurance or equivalent.
• Valid state driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Meet and maintain security requirements, including clearance eligibility.
• Pass a pre‑employment background check and pre‑hire drug test.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Occasional travel (15% or less).
• 10 years of work experience in an industrial setting or shipyard performing inspection activity.

• Blend of office environment (desk) and heavy industrial locations, shipboard, and shore.

• Lift 50 lbs.
• Physically agile to perform tasks in naval ships, including climbing ladders, working in extreme temperature environments, aboard ships, in shipyards, under industrial conditions, and in confined spaces.
• Stand or sit for prolonged periods.

CGS will provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable state and federal laws to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Please email  to request an accommodation.

Chugach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, disability, genetic factors, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Defense and Space Manufacturing