NDT Technician - Ultrasonic; UT; 2nd Shift

Position: NDT Technician - Ultrasonic (UT) - 2nd Shift
Application close date:

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.

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. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

Job Profile:

Inspector - NDT II-This role is part of Blue Origin Operations, which is comprised of Integrated Supply Chain, Test Operations, Safety, Quality, and Mission Assurance. This includes Manufacturing and Supply Chain support across all Blue Origin facilities.

As part of a multidisciplinary and hardworking team of Nondestructive Testing specialists, technicians, and engineers, you will perform development and production activities involving Nondestructive Testing (NDT) methods for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of assuring part integrity, quality and life span. This position will primarily be involved in the Ultrasonic inspections of flight critical hardware and test samples

This role will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight. We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!

Shift days/timesB Shift/2nd shift Monday - Thursday (3:00PM – 1:30AM)
Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements

Perform inspections using Ultrasonic Interpret inspection results and apply acceptance criteria identified on drawing or shop work order.

Documentation and organization of inspection results.

Interface/communicate with Engineers and/or Managers to describe inspection results.

Qualifications:

Qualify to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Ultrasonic with a minimum amount of documented experience of 800 hours

Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Ultrasound methods

Must be able to pass Ultrasonic General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
Meet minimum Vision Requirements:
1. Near Vision:
Either 20/25 (Snellen) at 16" or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12”2. Color Perception: 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with a minimum of 12 panels correctly identified.

Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E164 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Weldments.

Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E 2375 Standard Practice for Ultrasonic Testing of Wrought Products Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity

Capable 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 work off shifts

Ability to lift and transport parts and/or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements

Experience in both lab and field inspection environments

Comfortable working off of platforms, scissor lifts and or aerial boom lifts

Desired:

Experience in analyzing resultant data from metallic and composite structures

Experience in pulse echo composites inspection

Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams

Familiar and understand the requirements defined in ASTM E2700 Standard Practice for Contact Ultrasonic Testing of Welds Using Phased Arrays Advance Phased Array Training.

Ability meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in other methods including;
Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle.

Ability to certify in one or more of the following methods:
Radiography, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, or emergent methods Terahertz. and/or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410.40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
40 hours of Digital Radiography Training Training in Computed and Digital…