Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer

Are you passionate about human space exploration, understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a passionate and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!

We need your talent, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire people all over the globe. We need you to bring creative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will enable the exploration of space while benefiting people here on Earth. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on exciting challenges for NASA's pursuits in deep space exploration.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to join our JETS II contract team at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

If selected you will:

• Review of NDE procedures, NDE inspection reports, and NDE systems.
• Analysis and resolution of NDE issues and completing actions towards resolution
• Preparing and presenting reports on the NDE work activity in various program meetings
• Development of NDE requirements and procedures, implementation of NDE procedures, performing NDE lab inspections, preparation, and presentation of NDE inspection reports
• Providing support for maintaining NASA NDE system including NDE lab to provide state-of-art NDE operations
• Participating in all applicable technical forums including Engineering Review Boards (ERBs) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) meetings by providing information relevant to resolving issues/problems/concerns involving metallic and nonmetallic materials
• Providing vendors with recommendations for qualification and acceptance testing that will properly satisfy verification of requirements
• Representing NASA NDE/M&P engineering at government and industry materials & processing (M&P) and fracture control engineering forums including technical interchange meetings, working groups, and conferences as required - The position requires occasional travel
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications:

This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• Typically requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree in Engineering and normally possess 5-10 years of related experience. License and certification may be required.
• Experienced in NDE procedure assessments, NDE procedure development, and NDE problem resolution
• Knowledgeable in NDE systems including, industry standards, NDE procedure documents, and NDE audit requirements
• Familiar with desktop software applications, MS Office is required
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to critically assess NDE processes and designs, and work in a multi-disciplinary team

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a minimum B.S. degree in science or engineering from an accredited university with 5-10 years of industry experience. Formal education in NDE is desirable but not necessary if professional NDE training/experience has been obtained. ASNT level 3 certification is favorable but not necessary
• Previous experience supporting NDE development, test, and evaluation activities for NASA and/or Aerospace projects - Familiar with metallic and nonmetallic materials and their manufacturing processes, which include welding, additive manufacturing, composite fabrication, and repair
• Familiar with fracture control, materials compatibility, and design allowable for aerospace systems such as aircraft and spacecraft structures and their associated Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and systems

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Positive work-life balance
• 100% Employer paid insurance including: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Generous PTO
• 401k after 12 months of service with employer match
• Education assistance
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Mclaurin is a unique organization with a special focus on combining the best features of research and industry in order to foster innovation. Our organization strongly supports research, publication, and engagement with the academic community. We encourage our employees to remain on the cutting edge of new developments in their respective disciplines.

US Citizenship and the ability to pass a comprehensive security background investigation is required.

Mclaurin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.