Nondestructive Test Engineer II

RTX RTX · Aerospace · tewksbury, MA +1 · Engineering

Seeking a Nondestructive Test Engineer II with expertise in various NDT methods (Radiographic, Ultrasonic, Magnetic Particle, Penetrant) to support production, design, and failure analysis of aerospace products. Requires NAS 410 Level 2 certification and ability to obtain a security clearance.

What you'd actually do

  1. perform various non-destructive testing tasks to support production operations, developmental design, and failure analysis
  2. onsite inspection of hardware, travel in support of requestors to perform evaluations offsite
  3. development of new inspection techniques for qualified methods
  4. Collaboration with engineers is required to develop unique test plans, proper sequencing, and validate inspection techniques and setups
  5. Analysis and interpretation of results will be communicated with engineering customers and documented in engineering reports

Skills

Required

  • NAS 410 Level 2 Certification (or equivalent) in multiple methods (i.e. Ultrasonic, Radiography, Magnetic Particle and Fluorescent Penetrant Testing Methods)
  • Experience in using multiple NonDestructive Test Methods (i.e. Digital Radiography, Film Radiography, Ultrasonic Testing (Contact/Immersion/CSAM) Techniques)
  • A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field

Nice to have

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
  • Experience interpreting and developing NDT Procedures and Technique sheets
  • Strong background in Non-Destructive Inspection of Aerospace products to include but not limited to: Composites, Castings, Welds, Braze Joints, Microcircuits, Computer Card Assemblies etc.
  • NAS 410 Level 2 Certification in Ultrasonic Contact /Immersion / C SAM / Acoustic Microscopy Testing, Radiographic Film / Filmless Testing Fluorescent / Visible dye Penetrant Testing, Magnetic particle Wet / Dry Testing, & Visual / Weld inspections
  • Other Failure Analysis equipment (Digital / Optical Microscopes, Laser Milling, Die Shear/Bond Pull machine, Plasma Etching)
  • Knowledge of ESD protection
  • Must be self-motivated and possess excellent communication skills in an effective manner to all levels of personnel
  • Desire and ability to work as a team member is essential
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently
  • Excellent documentation and technical writing skills (Office suite)
  • Working knowledge of Military, Aerospace, Microcircuits, Commercial Materials and Process Specifications to include but not limited to: ASTM E1742, ASTM E2698, AMS2175, ASTM E1444, ASTM E1417, etc.

What the JD emphasized

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • Active and existing security clearance required after day 1
  • NAS 410 Level 2 Certification (or equivalent) in multiple methods
  • Must be able to work in a stressful, on-demand environment and be able to communicate under duress in a non-confrontational, effective manner