NDT Technician - Radiography (RT) - Level II - A Shift Verified today
Role Overview
As a Radiography NDT Technician Level II, you will perform development and production nondestructive testing activities for Blue Origin spaceflight systems. You will inspect flight-critical metallic and composite flight hardware and test samples, ensuring part integrity, quality and lifespan through radiographic examination.
Shift
- A-shift: Monday to Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Responsibilities
- 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
- Document and organize inspection results
- Interface with Engineers and Managers to describe inspection results
Required Qualifications
- 2+ years of Level 2 experience in non-film radiography (DR or CR)
- Current card certification as a radiographer for X-ray by a state or certifying entity (ASNT, IRRSP)
- Must meet minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Radiography
- 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
- Minimum 800 hours documented experience to certify to Level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Non-Film Radiography
- Ability to pass Radiographic General Test and Specific Test by week 3
- Minimum Vision Requirements: Near Vision 20/25 (Snellen) at 16 inches or Jaeger No. 1 at 12 inches; Color Perception 14 Plate Ishihara Color Test with minimum 12 panels correctly identified
- Familiarity with ASTM E1742 Standard Practice for Radiographic Examination
- Familiarity with ASTM E2445 Performance Evaluation and Long-Term Stability of CR System
- Familiarity with ASTM E2698 Standard Practice for Examination using Digital Detector Arrays
- Experience in operation of NDT inspection equipment and radiation safety equipment
- Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations
- Experience analyzing data from metallic and composite structures
- Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematic diagrams
- MS Office proficiency required
- Ability to lift and transport parts and inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
- Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
- Willingness to work overtime, weekends and off shifts as needed to meet critical deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- Eddy Current and Fluorescent Penetrant experience
- 40 hours of Digital Radiography Training and/or Computed Radiography
- Ability to meet minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, or Magnetic Particle
- Ability to certify in Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, Terahertz or Laser Shearography per NAS-410
- Training in Computed and Digital Radiography
- Advanced Phased Array Training
- Knowledge of industry NDT standards
- Production environment experience, preferably aerospace
- Experience with automated or robotic inspection equipment
- 1+ years of aerospace experience
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.
Background checks required for all positions, including Blue's Standard Background Check and potentially DBIDS background check if role requires access to military installations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Paid Time Off: up to 4 weeks per year based on scheduled hours, plus up to 14 company-paid holidays
- Performance bonuses and other compensation based on role type and job level (not guaranteed)