Senior Nondestructive Testing Specialist (Level II)

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Nondestructive Testing Specialist (Level II)

The Entwistle Company is hiring a seasoned Level II NDT professional who’s eager to build a long-term career in a collaborative, innovative manufacturing environment. Your work will directly enable mission-critical components for U.S. and allied defense programs—real impact, every day.

A day in the life

• Independently plan and execute inspections, selecting the most suitable method based on part geometry, complexity, and specification requirements.
• Identify nonconformances, notify manufacturing/assembly teams, and drive corrective and preventive actions through to verified effectiveness.
• Document results thoroughly and produce inspection reports per established procedures.
• Perform final inspections and functional tests on finished assemblies; lead first article inspections.
• Conduct first-piece inspections on complex parts; validate vendor-delivered items for specification and certification compliance.
• Operate a broad range of precision tools and equipment, including micrometers, height stands, surface plates, gauges (thread, plug, plating thickness), hardness testers, optical comparators, and gauge blocks.
• Support and expand capability to perform NDT in accordance with T9074-AS-G1B-010/271; perform magnetic particle examinations per ASTM E1444 and NAVSEA -271.
• Develop technique sheets and perform magnetic particle inspections per ASTM E1444.
• Develop technique sheets and execute liquid penetrant inspections to applicable specifications.
• Assist with vendor audits and, after training, independently qualify/accept vendors at their sites.
• Keep the work area organized and safe; comply with all health and safety requirements.
• Take on additional related duties as assigned.

What you’ll gain

• 401k – 4% match on 5% deferrals
• PTO – Up to 5 weeks
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Short-term Disability
• Employer provided Paid Family/Medical Leave
• Generous Health Insurance Coverage
• Dental Insurance AND Vision Insurance
• Safety Shoes & Glasses reimbursements
• Employee Appreciation Events

Competitive pay based on experience.

What you bring

• Associate’s degree or equivalent technical training
• 4–5 years of inspection experience
• Level II NDT Certification in VT, MT, and PT to SNT-TC-1A and/or NAS 410
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to juggle priorities and meet business timelines

Our mission and values

1. Be an indispensable provider of mission-critical defense components and systems across air, land, sea, and space—known for specialized capabilities, superior quality, and dependability.
2. Design, manufacture, and build-to-print innovative, cost-effective products.
3. Empower DoD, Prime, and Foreign Military customers—and the U.S. warfighter—to succeed in their missions.

Our values guide every decision: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Commitment.

Related Military Job Codes

• Army MOS: 91B – Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
• Navy NEC: HT – Hull Technician
• Air Force AFSC: 2A7X2 – Nondestructive Inspection
• Marine Corps MOS: 6018 – Aviation Quality Assurance Representative
• Coast Guard Rating: DC – Damage Controlman