NDE Associate Engineer IV

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

NDE Associate Engineer III

LOCATION: Kennedy Space Center, FL

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: N/A

TRAVEL: as needed

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an NDE Associate Engineer III to join our team at the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) in Florida supporting the Laboratory Support Services and Operations (LASSO) II contract . Astrion has worked extensively with NASA, KSC resident contractors, the U.S. Space Force and with Commercial Aerospace companies where we operate and maintain a diverse set of laboratories, developmental shops and test facilities that are tailored to the needs of our clients. 

This position is being hired to support 2nd shift operations. However, the individuals will be required to train on 1st shift for an initial period to ensure full proficiency with operational procedures, equipment, and safety requirements. Additionally, based on mission needs and workload demands, the employee may be asked to provide continued or periodic support to 1st shift on a long‑term basis.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or scientific field, plus 14 years of job-related experience, or 16 year experience. The candidate should possess a current ASNT Level III Certifications in at least 3 NDE methods, preferably with or certifiable to ET/UT and LT. Personnel with RT Level III’s should also possess current X and gamma IRRSP certification.
• Position will require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. US citizenship is required for unescorted access to assigned work area(s). Must be able to successfully pass a National Agency Check with Inquiries.
• Experience with MS Office products.
• Excellent communications and analytical skills; working knowledge of computer systems and integrated software application programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and independent thinker with out-of-the-box ideas

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for training and certifying NDE Technician personnel to meet the requirements of ASNT-TC-1A, ANSI/ASNT CP-189, and AIA/NAS 410 requirements
• Responsible for the preparation and validation of Standard Operating Procedures needed to perform nondestructive evaluations in accordance with industry, NASA, and customer standards
• Assist in the implementation and maintenance of the industrial radiographer radiation safety program in accordance with the State of Florida Radioactive Materials License and KSC Use Authorization
• Responsible for the development of maintenance instructions for NDE equipment
• Responsible for the review and approval of NDE inspection reports
• Responsible for conducting pre-inspection walk downs with the customer when necessary to define the requirements and objectives of the NDE inspection, the physical and design features of the item, applicable reference standards, the test acceptance criteria, and the NDE methods to be employed.
• Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety - Astrion enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.
• Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Astrion Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Astrion Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

• Procedure Compliance - Each employee must read, understand and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures and policies pertaining to his/her job.

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