Non-destructive Evaluation Engineer Level III

Non-destructive Evaluation Engineer III

LOCATION: DC Metro Area/West Bethesda, Maryland

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Secret

CERTIFICATION: See Requirements Below

TRAVEL: As needed

SALARY RANGE: $125k - $187k

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for a Non-destructive Evaluation Engineer III located at the NSWC Carderock Facilities in West Bethesda, MD. Astrion has worked extensively with the team at NSWC Carderock where it has earned a reputation for on-time delivery of high-quality products tailored to the needs of its clients.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

• Professional Knowledge:

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Navy and commercial Nondestructive Testing & Evaluation (NDT&E) specifications, including:

    • NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010-271 (Nondestructive Testing Methods)

    • MIL-STD-2035 (Nondestructive Testing Acceptance Criteria)

    • ASNT SNT-TC-1A (Personnel Qualification and Certification in Nondestructive Testing)

    • NAVSEA 250-1500-1 (Nondestructive Examination Requirements)

    • MIL-STD-2132 (Nondestructive Examination Requirements for Special Applications)

• Experience:

  • Subject matter expertise and a minimum of seven (7) years of experience in the concepts, practices, and theories of one or more NDT&E methods, including but not limited to:

    • Visual Testing (VT)

    • Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)

    • Dye Penetrant Testing (PT)

    • Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

    • Radiographic Testing (RT)

    • Eddy Current Testing (ET)

    • Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

    • Eddy Current Array Testing (ECA)

    • Computed Tomography (CT)

    • Computed Radiography (CR)

    • Digital Detector Array Radiography (DDAR)

    • Acoustic Emission (AE)

    • Infrared Thermography (IRT)

    • Terahertz Imaging

    • Full Matrix Capture (FMC)

• Technical Skills:

  • Working knowledge of the engineering and research design process, including experimental design and trade-off studies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Master's degree in engineering or physics.
• Nondestructive Testing (NDT) certifications to NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 or American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) nondestructive testing methodologies are preferred.
• Experience evaluating risk with nondestructive testing and evaluation decisions for nonconformance to specifications and non-standard applications of nondestructive testing methods.
• Familiarity with probability of detection (POD) methodologies in Nondestructive Evaluation System Reliability Assessment (MIL-HDBK-1823A) or similar.
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation of NDT.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement methods for non-destructive evaluation (NDE) to inspect materials and structures for defects without causing damage

• Select and operate appropriate NDE equipment and technologies

• Analyze inspection data and document findings accurately

• Develop and refine new NDE techniques to improve inspection capabilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support test and evaluation plans for new and existing designs

• Work independently and provide supervision or guidance to a team or group as needed

• Support occasional travel requirements

• Provide ad-hoc support as required

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Continuing education assistance
• Professional development allotment
• Multiple healthcare benefits packages
• 401K with employer matching
• Competitive time off policy along with a federally recognized holiday schedule

Who We Are

At Astrion, we innovate, elevate, and shape the world of tomorrow. At our core is our purpose to "Be the Difference". This means we encourage our employees to take action and be the driving force for positive change. We foster an environment where innovative solutions flourish, and our company continuously evolves.

We have a culture of care, empathy, and making a tangible difference within our organization and communities. We embrace continuous learning, growth, and innovation, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. We promote collaboration and empowering our teams is at the core of our success.

Be the Difference

Astrion offers comprehensive services that boost preparedness, optimize performance, and ensure success across various domains, from Cyber to Digital, Mission and Systems, servicing our nation's Civilian, Defense and Space communities. We support customers with Centers of Excellence in Washington DC, and Huntsville, AL with an additional 36 locations across the U.S.

Join Astrion and Be the Difference in your career and the world!

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