Non Destructive Evaluation; NDE Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a Non Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

• Review of NDE procedures, NDE inspection reports, and NDE systems.
• Analysis and resolution of NDE issues and complete actions towards resolution.
• Preparing and presenting reports on NDE work activity in various program meetings.
• Development of NDE requirements and procedures, implementation of NDE procedures, performing NDE lab inspections, preparation, and presentation of NDE inspection reports.
• Providing support for maintaining NASA NDE system including NDE lab to provide state‑of‑the‑art NDE operations.
• Participating in all applicable technical forums including Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings by providing information relevant to resolving issues/problems/concerns involving metallic and nonmetallic materials.
• Providing vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements.
• Representing NASA NDE/M&P engineering at government and industry materials & processing (M&P) and fracture control engineering forums including technical interchange meetings, working groups, and conferences as required – occasional travel is required.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• Experienced in NDE procedure assessments, NDE procedure development, and NDE problem resolution.
• Knowledgeable in NDE systems including industry standards, NDE procedure documents, and NDE audit requirements – Familiar with desktop software applications, MS Office is required.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to critically assess NDE processes and designs, and work in a multi‑disciplinary team.

• The candidate must have a minimum B.S. degree in science or engineering from an accredited university with 5-10 years of industry experience. Formal education in NDE is desirable but not necessary if professional NDE training/experience has been obtained. ASNT level 3 certification is favorable but not necessary.
• Previous experience supporting NDE development, test, and evaluation activities for NASA and/or Aerospace projects – familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials and their manufacturing processes, which include welding, additive manufacturing, composite fabrication and repair.
• Familiar with fracture control, materials compatibility, and design allowance for aerospace systems such as aircraft and spacecraft structures and their associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and systems.

• Competitive pay
• Positive work‑life balance
• 100% employer paid insurance including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability.
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.