Huntsville, Alabama, USA
16 days ago
Non-destructive Evaluation Engineer
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Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond. 

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 a subject matter expert (SME) Engineer in the area of Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE). This NDE professional will serve as a subject matter expert on a strong and high performing team of approximately 25 team members, including\: engineers, technicians, interns and subcontractor personnel. As a contributor on this team, the selected individual will provide support for NDE projects and be able to interface with Project Management, Chief Engineers and Fracture Control Boards on projects including HLS, SLS, ISS and CCP for NDE related engineering matters such as NASA-STD-5009 compliance, NDE method applicability and NDE plan development.  Also, the individual shall be a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods and be able to provide hands-on NDE support.  Be a part of our team, as we support the exciting challenge to return mankind back to the Moon and beyond.

Responsibilities\:

The Senior level NDE Engineer will\:

•    Be knowledge of structural material property, compatibility, processing, and non-destructive evaluation techniques to develop and provide recommendations to space flight hardware design teams, design reviews, problem resolution teams, and material usage review teams.

•    Serve as an expert for the NDE engineering discipline providing expertise to the Human Landing Systems (HLS), Space Launch System Program (SLS), International Space Station (ISS), and Commercial Crew Program (CCP).

•    Provide professional, consultation, technical and specialty skill services as needed to resolve unprecedented and/or complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

•    Interface with Project Management, Chief Engineers and Fracture Control Boards on projects including HLS, SLS, ISS and CCP for NDE related engineering matters such as NASA-STD-5009 compliance, NDE method applicability and NDE plan development.

•    Serve on assigned roles as a technical specialist in conducting NDE task assignments. The individual shall be a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods such as eddy current, magnetic particle, and penetrant inspections and be able to provide hands-on NDE support.

•    Develop and work according to standard operating and safety procedures.

•    Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team to achieve project success and delivery in a specified timescale.

•    Assist in planning the modification of existing laboratory test plans and the design and operation of new plans related to NDE evaluation tasks.

•    Utilize computers and computer software daily to generate reports, gather data and communicate test results.

•    Interface with Engineering and Science Services Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers as part of their daily duties.

•    Initiate and maintain extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in deliberating, advising, advocating, and negotiating resolution of critical issues.

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Create Your Career\:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like Team Lead Academy, education reimbursement, mentoring, and company sponsored networking events, you can take control of your own career path on your own terms with a company that believes in you.

A Place Where You Belong

People are at the heart of our business. We reflect a diversity of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. We expect our people, clients, and partners to treat one another with dignity and respect. This means promoting inclusion, celebrating diversity, and appreciating the differences we all bring to our workplace.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs, 11 paid holidays, paid time off, employee perks and much more.  With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and possible remote a few days a week (depending on customer requirements) we’ll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life—at work and at home.

Our team is comprised of 10 companies working together on one mission, Moon to Mars and then beyond. 

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 a subject matter expert (SME) Engineer in the area of Non-destructive Evaluation (NDE). This NDE professional will serve as a subject matter expert on a strong and high performing team of approximately 25 team members, including\: engineers, technicians, interns and subcontractor personnel. As a contributor on this team, the selected individual will provide support for NDE projects and be able to interface with Project Management, Chief Engineers and Fracture Control Boards on projects including HLS, SLS, ISS and CCP for NDE related engineering matters such as NASA-STD-5009 compliance, NDE method applicability and NDE plan development.  Also, the individual shall be a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods and be able to provide hands-on NDE support.  Be a part of our team, as we support the exciting challenge to return mankind back to the Moon and beyond.

Responsibilities\:

The Senior level NDE Engineer will\:

•    Be knowledge of structural material property, compatibility, processing, and non-destructive evaluation techniques to develop and provide recommendations to space flight hardware design teams, design reviews, problem resolution teams, and material usage review teams.

•    Serve as an expert for the NDE engineering discipline providing expertise to the Human Landing Systems (HLS), Space Launch System Program (SLS), International Space Station (ISS), and Commercial Crew Program (CCP).

•    Provide professional, consultation, technical and specialty skill services as needed to resolve unprecedented and/or complex problems pertaining to design, development, analysis, integration, evaluation, testing, and verification of systems, subsystems, and components.

•    Interface with Project Management, Chief Engineers and Fracture Control Boards on projects including HLS, SLS, ISS and CCP for NDE related engineering matters such as NASA-STD-5009 compliance, NDE method applicability and NDE plan development.

•    Serve on assigned roles as a technical specialist in conducting NDE task assignments. The individual shall be a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods such as eddy current, magnetic particle, and penetrant inspections and be able to provide hands-on NDE support.

•    Develop and work according to standard operating and safety procedures.

•    Collaborate on a multi-disciplinary team to achieve project success and delivery in a specified timescale.

•    Assist in planning the modification of existing laboratory test plans and the design and operation of new plans related to NDE evaluation tasks.

•    Utilize computers and computer software daily to generate reports, gather data and communicate test results.

•    Interface with Engineering and Science Services Capabilities Augmentation (ESSCA) engineers, ESSCA technicians, and NASA customers as part of their daily duties.

•    Initiate and maintain extensive contacts with key engineers/scientists and officials of other organizations and companies, requiring skill in deliberating, advising, advocating, and negotiating resolution of critical issues.

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Qualifications\:

•    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited school of engineering with a minimum of 25 years experience.

•    The individual shall be a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods and be able to provide hands-on NDE support.

•    Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.


Desired Experience\:

A highly qualified candidate will have experience with the following\:

•    Strong technical interest in NDE methods, possessing a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods and be able to provide hands-on NDE support in areas such eddy current, magnetic particle, and penetrant inspections.

•    Responsible for the planning, setup, and oversight of complex experiments and materials system NDE evaluations.

•    Leading Research & Development and customer driven Engineering Work System assignments pertaining to efforts in the development and execution of novel NDE diagnostics.

•    Conducting of a wide array of experiments using various techniques including ultrasound, eddy current, penetrant, magnetic particle, and radiography in both fixed facility and remote locations.

•    Processing data using various software systems.

•    Installing, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment including instrumentation and data acquisition systems and software.

•    Conceptualizing and communicating major elements of experimental design and results to stakeholders.

•    Serving as an NDE Lab representative on multi-discipline engineering teams to understand and resolve anomalies with aerospace flight hardware.

•    Investigating anomalies and implementing alternative solutions to problems.

•    Writing operating procedures, analysis methods, and laboratory procedures.

•    Implementing rigorous work planning and control processes to assure safe, secure, and high-quality operations and results.  

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 (80%). 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 (10%). Work will be performed in hybrid format as required at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (75%) and employee’s home office (25%).  

Work Environment\:  General office environment (60%), lab environment (40%). 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 (<5%).  

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, hybrid 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. 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 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 must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

 

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Qualifications\:

•    Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Electrical or Aerospace Engineering or related STEM field from an accredited school of engineering with a minimum of 25 years experience.

•    The individual shall be a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods and be able to provide hands-on NDE support.

•    Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.


Desired Experience\:

A highly qualified candidate will have experience with the following\:

•    Strong technical interest in NDE methods, possessing a NAS-410 NDE LII, preferably LIII, in several standard or special NDE methods and be able to provide hands-on NDE support in areas such eddy current, magnetic particle, and penetrant inspections.

•    Responsible for the planning, setup, and oversight of complex experiments and materials system NDE evaluations.

•    Leading Research & Development and customer driven Engineering Work System assignments pertaining to efforts in the development and execution of novel NDE diagnostics.

•    Conducting of a wide array of experiments using various techniques including ultrasound, eddy current, penetrant, magnetic particle, and radiography in both fixed facility and remote locations.

•    Processing data using various software systems.

•    Installing, operating, and maintaining laboratory equipment including instrumentation and data acquisition systems and software.

•    Conceptualizing and communicating major elements of experimental design and results to stakeholders.

•    Serving as an NDE Lab representative on multi-discipline engineering teams to understand and resolve anomalies with aerospace flight hardware.

•    Investigating anomalies and implementing alternative solutions to problems.

•    Writing operating procedures, analysis methods, and laboratory procedures.

•    Implementing rigorous work planning and control processes to assure safe, secure, and high-quality operations and results.  

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 (80%). 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 (10%). Work will be performed in hybrid format as required at NASA/ Marshall Space Flight Center (75%) and employee’s home office (25%).  

Work Environment\:  General office environment (60%), lab environment (40%). 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 (<5%).  

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, hybrid 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. 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 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 must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.

 

#JSEG

#ESSCA

#ASEG

 

 

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