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 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:

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 and gain expertise in other NDE evaluations techniques.

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 and development activities to improve MSFCs NDE capabilities.

Operate in the customers 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.

Job Requirements:

A High School diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent with 15 years of applicable experience, or an Associate Degree (or equivalent) and at least 10 years of experience is required.

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.

Desired:

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 w th 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.