Aerospace NDE Engineering Technician: CT/RT operator (ET3-ET6)

Join Our Journey At Amentum Space Exploration Division (ASED) your growth is our priority! That’s why we offer an array of exciting opportunities for your career development. From the transformative Team Lead Academy to education reimbursement, personalized mentoring, and engaging company-sponsored networking events, you have the power to shape your professional journey in a way that aligns with your aspirations. Find Your Community At the heart of our thriving business are the incredible people who make it all possible. We celebrate a vibrant array of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Here, we foster an environment where everyone—employees, clients, and partners alike—are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Prioritize Your Well-Being Our extensive benefits package is designed with your health in mind. Enjoy wellness programs, paid holidays, generous time off, employee perks, and so much more. We’re here to help you achieve a harmonious balance in your life—both at work and at home. Together, We Soar Our dynamic team consists of 10 companies united in a single mission: to venture from Moon to Mars and beyond. Join us on this extraordinary adventure! This position has been aligned with Amentum Space Exploration Division. To learn more, click here Overview: The Non-Destructive Evaluation and Damage Tolerance Group serving the Non-Destructive Evaluation and Damage Tolerance Branch (EM21) at Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) in Huntsville, AL has an opening for an Aerospace Engineering Technician, with certifications and training in Computed Tomography (CT) and/or Radiography, to execute job duties in Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE). This Engineering Technician will execute assigned tasks as a part of a strong and high performing team of approximately 25 team members, including: engineers, technicians, interns and subcontractor personnel. As an Engineering Technician on this team, the selected individual, will provide support for research, testing and evaluation of parts for various space, flight, and non-flight applications. As a contributor on this team, the selected individual will provide support for NDE projects; a NAS-410 or ASNT level II, or level III, certification in radiography or computed tomography would be preferred. Be a part of our team, as we support the exciting challenge to return mankind back to the Moon and beyond. Responsibilities: The NDE Engineering Technician will:

• Operate and maintain NDE testing equipment, such as CT, Micro-CT and Mini focus CT and/or RT, UT, PAUT, Eddy Current, Magnetic Particle systems, including troubleshoot equipment/ system problems, identify corrective actions, and implement corrective actions upon approval.
• Maintain training and certifications in the areas of NDE technique specialty; A NAS-410 or ASNT level II, or level III, certification in radiography or computed tomography.
• Train, possess or and gain expertise in other NDE evaluations techniques: MT, PT, ET, UT)
• Develop and work according to standard operating instructions and safety procedures.
• Utilize computers and computer software daily to generate reports, gather data and communicate test results. An individual with experience with engineering software such as Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Volume Graphics (VG) software is desired.
• Interface with Engineering and Science Services Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers as part of their daily duties.
• Contribute to research & development activities to improve MSFC’s NDE capabilities.
• Operate in the customer’s Engineering Work System to understand assignments and priorities for development and execution of NDE activities.
• Conduct of a wide array of experiments using various techniques including radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, eddy current, penetrant, magnetic particle, and radiography in both fixed facility and remote locations.
• Investigate anomalies and develop alternative solutions to problems.
• Implement rigorous work planning and control processes to assure safe, secure, and high-quality operations and results. Qualifications: The successful candidate will have at least:
• A High School diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent with 15 years of applicable experience, or an Associate's Degree (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of experience.
• A NAS-410 or ASNT level II certification in radiography or computed tomography. Level III is preferred.
• A demonstrated ability to adapt to changing environments of technology development.
• A track record of continued technical growth, such as improving radiography or CT skills, or gaining skills in other NDE techniques.
• A demonstrated ability to work in team environments with other technicians and engineers, providing ideas and recommendations on improving testing/processing, operation and maintenance of the test equipment.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship. Desired Experience: A highly qualified candidate will also have experience with some of the following:
• Strong technical interest in NDE methods in radiography or computed tomography.
• Certifications and the ability to provide hands-on support in other NDE methods such eddy current, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, Phased Array (UT), and penetrant inspection.
• The ability to independently troubleshoot NDE equipment/systems, identify necessary corrective actions, and implement corrective actions upon approval.
• Proficiency with computers and applicable software such as CAD and Volume Graphics to gather, store, and recall test data, as well as to communicate testing results and reports.
• The ability to communicate work, test status, test results, problems, and proposed actions with engineers, customers, and government representatives both verbally and in writing. The ability to thoroughly document findings and actions is essential to being successful in the role. Physical Requirements: Requires sitting for extended periods of time in meetings with peers, management, and with our client at NASA facilities to discuss technical issues (10%). Requires sitting at a desk to write reports and perform engineering task activities (10%). Requires walking, standing, lifting, bending in a lab environment with hazards that require wearing safety glasses, hearing protection, foot protection, gloves, and other personal protective equipment to perform some operations (80%). Work will be performed on-site at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (100%). Work Environment: General office environment (10%), lab environment (90%). Requires ability to provide clear, concise, accurate and timely communication, both verbally and in writing (100%). Requires ability to interact professionally with co-workers, management, and client (100%). Travel may be necessary, but infrequent ( Equipment and Machines: Requires ability to operate a personal computer, a telephone, copier, calculator, and other general office equipment (100%). Requires the ability to operate materials processing and test equipment (50%). Attendance: This is a full-time position. Work assignment will be modified based on a normal workday which is from 8:00 a.m. through 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. Overtime during the week and weekends may be required to meet schedules (50% max). Attendance and being prompt is important to provide continuous service to the customer; adequate arrangements for delegating duties during absences is required. Regular attendance and punctuality are mandatory for meetings and other planned occasions (100%). Some telework is acceptable as the work permits, but for the most part (>95%) duties will be on-site. Other Essential Functions: Ability to verbally, and in writing, communicate work, test status, test results, problems, and proposed actions with engineers, customers, and government representatives. Ability to thoroughly document findings and actions is essential. Grooming and dress mu