Quality Inspector II - NDT Verified today
About Rocket Lab
Rocket Lab is an end-to-end space company building rockets, spacecraft, and critical subsystems. We move fast and build real hardware for meaningful missions.
Neutron
Neutron is a medium lift launch vehicle capable of delivering mega constellations, high assurance payloads, and human spaceflight. As a highly reusable platform, it will deliver a cost-effective and reliable launch solution leveraging Rocket Lab's proven Electron program execution history.
What You'll Do
- Develop and improve NDT processes, acceptance criteria, and Standard Operating Procedures with engineering, production, and manufacturing teams
- Coordinate daily activities of the NDT team to keep inspection operations efficient and effective
- Perform and evaluate advanced penetrant (PT) and visual (VT) inspections on components, assemblies, and welds to detect defects and determine acceptability to specification
- Apply NDT techniques to complex geometries and advanced materials
- Support research and development efforts for process qualification and certification
- Ensure inspections comply with AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, and ASTM standards
- Maintain accurate inspection records in accordance with the quality management system
- Stay current on advancements in NDT technology and techniques
Your Qualifications
- 2 or more years of experience in aviation, aerospace, or similar industry
- Hands-on experience performing PT and VT inspection in aerospace
- Experience inspecting advanced materials: high-strength aluminum alloys, precipitation-hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and maraging steels
- Working knowledge of AS, AMS, AWS, NAS, ASME, and ASTM standards
- High school diploma or GED
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- NDT Level I/II in PT per NAS 410, ASNT, or equivalent
- NDT Level I/II in VT per NAS 410, ASNT, or equivalent
Physical and Shift Requirements
- Shift: 1:15 PM to 9:45 PM, Monday through Friday
- Stand and walk for entire 8+ hour shift on various work surfaces
- Climb ladders and work at elevated heights, in small spaces, awkward positions, and tight areas
- Perform repetitive motions including bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, pushing, pulling, and stooping
- Use hands with precision to handle, control, and operate tools, instruments, and equipment
- Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment up to 25 lbs
- Work in varied environments including production floors, equipment areas, and field locations with exposure to noise, temperature variations, and moving machinery
- Flexibility to work extended hours, weekends, and varied shifts as operational needs require
Compensation and Benefits
Hourly pay range (CA): $26 to $30 USD. Base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package includes: Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount on company stock, top-tier medical plans (HMO, PPO, zero cost HDHP with significant HSA company contribution), dental and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, subsidized EV charging, onsite fitness centers (where available), discounted gym memberships, complimentary snacks and beverages, 50% employee discount on merch store, and additional employee discounts. Eligibility for benefits may vary based on employment status.
Required Information
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Background checks will be undertaken prior to employment offers being made.