Sr NDE Inspector, Paut (1St Shift)

About the Team:

The Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites, the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution, balancing performance and reliability with cost, quality, and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond, the challenges become more exciting, offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products, systems, and disciplines, engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design, manufacturing, and operations.

About the Role:

Your core responsibilities will be:

• Perform volumetric NDE inspections using established, novel and advanced Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAUT) & Total Focusing Method/Full Matrix Capture (TFM/FMC) techniques
• Work closely with UT Level 3s and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies, POD's, and qualification plans
• Evaluation of acquired PAUT/TFM/FMC data for quality in accordance with specific acceptance criteria
• Detailed and comprehensive documentation/reporting of inspection results
• Engage in proactive mentorship and provide training and oversight for less experienced Inspectors
• Interface with outside stakeholders regarding inspection results and future possibilities
• Develop and publish part-specific NDE techniques for a variety of complex parts
• Work with vendors to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
• In depth comprehension and effective application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques
• Perform surface NDE inspections with visual and other methods

About You:

• Level 2 or 3 certification in PAUT per NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent and documentation of same. (Be prepared to provide these records prior to interview)
• 2+ years and verifiable experience performing PAUT in a production aerospace setting
• Extensive and verifiable experience analyzing inspection data to specific acceptance criteria
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Nice to haves but not required:

• NDE Level II Certification in Radiography (RT/DR/CR/CT), dye penetrant (PT), visual inspection (VT,CWI), Eddy Current (ET, ECA)
• Experience contributing to system design and qualification efforts for aerospace customers (i.e. Boeing, Nasa, DoD, Space Force, etc…)
• Current ASNT UT Level 3 certification
• Experience with inspection of additively manufactured materials, FSW's, and OTW's
• Experience inspecting various materials and geometries
• Knowledge of industry standards (NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.)
• Experience with qualification of NDE inspection techniques/procedures in one or more volumetric methods
• Experience with CAD
• Experience Auditing 3rd Party NDE Vendors
• Experience with QA/QC and/or Lean Manufacturing concepts and applications