NDT Technician Sr - Penetrant (PT) Verified today
The Role
Join Blue Origin Operations to establish a new NDT capability from the ground up. You'll develop inspection processes, author and validate procedures, and work with cutting-edge equipment including digital detector arrays, computed radiography, and automated systems.
You will primarily perform Digital Radiographic (DRT) and Fluorescent Penetrant (PT) inspection of critical metallic and composite hardware. As a Level III, you'll own technique development, procedure approval, technical oversight, and mentoring of Level I/II personnel.
Responsibilities
- Establish new NDT capability, including setup, commissioning, and qualification of inspection systems
- Develop, author, validate, and approve NDT procedures and techniques
- Perform Digital Radiographic (DRT) and Fluorescent Penetrant (PT) inspections on critical hardware
- Establish and maintain examination techniques per safety and specification requirements
- Interpret results and apply acceptance criteria per drawings and work orders
- Provide technical direction, oversight, and mentoring to Level I/II personnel
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly process control checks
- Document and organize inspection results
- Communicate results and technical recommendations to Engineers and Managers
- Review and approve NDT procedures; support audits and certification activities
Required Qualifications
- Current NAS-410 or ASNT-TC-1A Level III certification in both Radiography and Liquid Penetrant, with documented experience meeting NAS-410 or ASNT-TC-1A minimums
- 4+ years in non-film radiography (DR or CR)
- 2+ years in Fluorescent Penetrant Inspection
- Experience authoring, validating, and approving NDT procedures and techniques
- Must pass RT and PT General and Specific Tests
- Carded as an X-ray radiographer by a state or certifying entity (e.g., ASNT, IRRSP)
- 40 hours Radiation Safety Training; Visual Weld experience
- Vision requirements: Near vision 20/25 (Snellen) at 16 inches or Jaeger No. 1 at not less than 12 inches; color perception per 14-plate Ishihara (12+ panels correct)
- Familiar with ASTM E1742, E2445, E2698 (RT) and E1417 (PT)
- Experience operating, setting up, and calibrating NDT and radiation safety equipment; determining optimal inspection parameters; analyzing data from metallic and composite structures
- Ability to read blueprints and schematics; proficient with MS Office
- Experience in both lab and field environments; able to lift and transport parts and equipment per OSHA requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee
Desired Qualifications
- Experience standing up new NDT capabilities, labs, or equipment in a startup environment
- Experience commissioning and qualifying new NDT systems
- Strong desire for Eddy Current experience; Advanced Phased Array training
- 40 hours of Digital and/or Computed Radiography training
- Ability to certify in additional methods (Ultrasonics, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle, Infrared, Terahertz, Laser Shearography)
- Knowledge of industry NDT standards
- Aerospace production experience (1+ years) with automated or robotic inspection equipment
- Prior experience training and qualifying NDT personnel
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 all regular employees (20+ hours/week)
- Up to 4 weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Application close date: 10/23/2026