NDT Technician - Radiography; RT - Level II - C Shift; Weekend Day Shift

Overview

At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We're working to develop reusable, safe, and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety, collaboration, and inclusion. This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. The position will directly impact the history of space exploration and requires a dedicated commitment to safety and repeatable space flight.

As part of a team of Nondestructive Testing specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing methods for various spaceflight systems, primarily Radiographic inspection of flight critical metallic and/or composite flight hardware and test samples.

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• C- shift
  • Friday - Sunday - 5:00AM - 5:30PM

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements.
• Perform inspections using Digital Radiographic Test (DRT).
• Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order.
• Perform all necessary daily, weekly, monthly process control checks.
• Documentation and organization of inspection results.
• Interface/communicate with Engineers and/or Managers to describe inspection results.

• 2+ years of Level 2 experience in non-film radiography (DR, or CR).
• Must be able to pass Radiographic General Test and Specific Test by week 3.
• Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray.
• Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Radiography.
• 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training.
• Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Non-Film Radiography with a minimum amount of documented experience of 800 hours.
• Meet minimum Vision Requirements:
  • Near Vision:
    Either 20/25 (Snellen) at 16" or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12".
  • Color Perception: 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with a minimum of 12 panels correctly identified.
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E1742 Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination.
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2445 Performance Evaluation & Long-Term Stability of CR System.
• Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2698 Standard Practice for Examination using Digital Detector Arrays.
• Experience in the operation of NDT inspection equipment and radiation safety equipment.
• Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity.
• Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams.
• Experience with MS Office products is required.
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as needed to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements.
• Experience in both lab and field inspection environments.

• Strong desire for additional experience with Fluorescent Penetrant.
• 40 hours of Digital Radiography Training and/or Computed Radiography.
• Ability meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle.
• Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods:
  Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz and/or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410.
• Training in Computed and Digital Radiography.
• Advance Phased Array Training.
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards.
• Experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace.
• Experience with automated/robotic inspection equipment.
• 1+ years of aerospace experience.

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Required for all positions:
  Blue's Standard Background Check.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:
  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation.
• Required for Certain Job Profiles:
  Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including:
  Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only), vehicle inspection requirements, CDL…