Senior NDT & Welding Quality Inspector, Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace is an end‑to‑end responsive space transportation company on a mission to enable launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. Firefly’s launch vehicles, lunar landers, and orbital vehicles provide government and commercial customers with full mission services from low Earth orbit to the surface of the Moon and beyond. Headquartered in North Austin, Texas, Firefly seeks passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.

Senior Quality Inspector with welding inspection expertise. This embedded shop inspector ensures the quality and integrity of fabricated and welded hardware throughout the manufacturing process. The ideal candidate is a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) with multiple NDT certifications and experience managing quality documentation, coordinating inspection services, and communicating with engineers, technicians, and welders.

• Inspect weldments for dimensional accuracy and quality requirements throughout the weld/fabrication process
• Perform in‑process and final inspections of welded assemblies, pressure vessels, structural components, and fabricated hardware
• Verify welder qualifications and welding procedure specifications (WPS) compliance
• Monitor weld quality and adherence to approved welding procedures
• Conduct pre‑weld, in‑process, and post‑weld inspections per applicable codes and standards
• Review and approve weld travelers and production documentation

• Perform NDT inspections using multiple methods:
• Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
• Radiographic Testing (RT)
• Visual Testing (VT)
• Interpret NDT results and make accept/reject decisions based on applicable codes and acceptance criteria
• Prepare detailed NDT inspection reports documenting findings and disposition
• Ensure proper NDT technique selection for various materials, geometries, and weld types

• Create and maintain weld maps showing weld locations, numbers, and inspection status
• Generate comprehensive NDT inspection reports for all tested components
• Document and certify hydro‑proof/hydrostatic test results and reports
• Collect, review, and maintain Material Test Reports (MTRs) and Certificates of Compliance (C of
  
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• Manage traceability documentation for materials, welders, and inspection activities
• Prepare inspection data packages for customer deliverables and project closeout
• Maintain accurate records in quality management systems

• Identify requirements for specialized inspection services (internal or external)
• Coordinate and schedule external inspection services including:
• Radiographic Testing (RT) from external vendors
• Laser tracking and dimensional verification services
• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) inspection services
• Other specialized NDT or metrology services
• Interface with third‑party inspection agencies and vendors
• Review and approve external inspection reports for completeness and accuracy
• Manage inspection service vendor relationships and performance

• Perform receiving quality inspections for incoming GSE purchases
• Verify dimensional accuracy, workmanship quality, and conformance to purchase order specifications
• Inspect purchased components including:
• Structural steel and welded assemblies
• Hardware, fittings, and off‑the‑shelf components
• Umbilical systems and cable assemblies
• Electrical control panels and instrumentation
• Pressure vessels and fluid systems
• Review supplier‑provided documentation (MTRs, C of Cs, test reports, certifications)
• Generate nonconformance reports (NCRs) for rejected or discrepant materials
• Maintain receiving inspection records and supplier quality metrics

• Ensure compliance with AS9100D quality management system requirements
• Apply AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code – Steel), AWS D1.2 (Aluminum), and other applicable welding codes
• Follow ASME Section VIII (Pressure Vessels) and Section IX (Welding Qualifications) as applicable
• Apply NASA standards (NASA‑STD‑5005, NASA‑STD‑5009) for GSE design verification
• Verify conformance to engineering drawings,…