NDT Inspector – Infrared Thermography (IRT) Level II – 1st shift

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 diverse team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable space flight.

Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a diverse 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 Thermographic inspection of flight critical metallic and / or composite flight 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 / times

1st shift Monday - Friday (7 : 00AM-3 : 30PM)

Responsibilities :

• Establish and maintain techniques to properly examine hardware, ensuring adherence to all safety and specification requirements
• Perform inspections using Thermography equipment
• 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 :

• 1+ years of Level 2 experience in Thermography
• Must be able to pass Thermography General Test and Specific Test by week 3 (General Test study materials will be provided if needed)
• Must meet the minimum training requirements per NAS-410 in Thermography
• Qualified to certify to level II status per NAS-410 requirements in Thermography with a minimum amount of documented experience of 600 hours
• 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 E2582 Standard Practice for Infrared Flash Thermography of Composite Panels and Repair Patches used in Aerospace Applications.
• Ability to determine optimal parameters per defined techniques and system calibrations for inspection activity.
• Experience in analyzing resultant data from 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 lift and transport parts and / or inspection equipment within OSHA requirements
• Experience in both lab and field inspection environments
• Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

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

Desired :

• 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 (Non-Film), Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, Liquid Penetrant, Magnetic Particle, or emergent methods Terahertz and / or Laser Shearograpy per NAS-410.
• Phased Array Training.
• Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray.
• 40 hours of Radiation Safety Training
• 40 hours of Digital Radiography Training
• Training in Computed and Digital Radiography.
• Carded by a state or a certifying entity (such as ASNT, IRRSP) as a radiographer for X-ray.
• Knowledge of industry NDT standards
• Experience in a production environment, preferably in aerospace
• Experience with automated / robotic inspection equipment
• 1+ years of aerospace experience

Inclusivity Statement

Don’t meet all desired requirements? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification.

At Blue Origin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.

S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Benefits

Benefits include : Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.

Paid Time Off : Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

Discretionary bonus : Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

Eligibility for benefits varies by role type, please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

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