NDE Inspector Level II (Aerospace)

Location: Long Beach, California, United States; onsite, second shift

Pay range: $33–$49 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops commercial space stations, spacecraft, satellites, and space infrastructure for government, corporate, and private customers.

What you will do

• Perform nondestructive inspections using radiographic, visual, penetrant, eddy current, and other qualified methods.
• Conduct radiographic inspections of components, assemblies, and weldments, including digital and computed radiography.
• Interpret radiographic images against engineering requirements, specifications, codes, standards, and procedures.
• Set up, calibrate, and operate radiographic equipment and associated inspection software.
• Prepare inspection reports, maintain documentation, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Improve NDE procedures and work instructions, support continuous improvement, follow radiation safety policies, and mentor junior inspectors and contractors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification or an Associate degree is preferred.
• Current NDE Level II certification in at least one method under ASNT, NAS410, or an equivalent standard.
• Current RT Level II certification is required; experience with digital and computed radiography is strongly preferred.
• IRRSP certification is preferred; candidates hired without it must obtain certification within 3 months of hire.
• 3–5 years of hands-on NDE experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or a related industry.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export-control regulations or be eligible for a deemed export license. Ability to work overtime or weekends, lift up to 25 lbs unassisted, and enter confined spaces is required.

Nice to have

• Additional Level II certifications in ET, RT, DR, PT, VT, CR, UT, UTSW, or MT.
• Radiation Safety Officer experience, AWS Certified Welding Inspector certification, and aerospace NDE experience.
• Experience inspecting aluminum alloys, precipitation-hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and maraging steel.
• Knowledge of NASA 5009, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, Lean principles, PPS, and 8D problem-solving.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive company equity and medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Benefits include paid time off, paid parental leave, disability and life insurance, and access to a 401(k) plan.
• Additional benefits include ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare, and employee discounts.
• Onsite food perks include snacks, coffee, cold drinks, dinner meals, and subsidized lunch.