Job Description

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Boeing Research & Technology (BR&T) is seeking a Senior Nondestructive Inspection Technical Analyst to join our team in Huntington Beach, California.

This role will support the local nondestructive testing (NDT) work - onsite NDT at Palmdale and Victorville, NDT of failed parts at Huntington Beach labs, NDT at C-17 depots, supporting onsite NDT witness activities at suppliers for SLS, and development of NDT procedures for BCA and C-17.

Note: some travel will be required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) of parts and assemblies used on air, space, and marine vehicles to support engineering evaluation

• Interpret various non-destructive inspection (NDI) specifications and ensure compliance.

• Develop or revise NDT procedures and NDI specifications/standards.

• Design and evaluate NDT reference standards

• Evaluate NDI equipment, develop or design special equipment as-needed.

• Provide technical expertise in NDT technology to internal and external customers, including the five major methods – UT, ET, RT, MT, PT

• Provide documented recommendations and create formal reports as-needed.

• Support development of others in NDT

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.  

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• High school diploma or higher

• 6+ years of experience performing ultrasonic (UT), eddy current (ET), radiographic (RT), magnetic particle (MT), and/or penetrant (PT) testing in accordance with industry specifications/standards

• NAS410 qualified and previously certified Level 2 or 3 in at least three of the following six methods: ultrasonic (UT), eddy current (ET), radiographic (RT), magnetic particle (MT), penetrant (PT), infrared testing (IRT)

• 3+ more years of experience writing NDT procedures and techniques

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• NAS410 qualified and previously certified Level 2 or 3 in at least four of the following six methods: UT, ET, RT, MT, PT, IRT

• 2+ years of developing reference standards for UT or ET

• Experience with performing thermography/infrared testing (IRT)

• Experience with setting up and operating AUSS systems

• Experience with setting up and operating MAUS systems

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Associate) and typically 6 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelor+4 years' related work experience, 8 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.