Senior NDE Level II Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Onsite at the Torrance, California facility, United States. Must be able to travel up to 30%, work extended hours or weekends as needed, and lift more than 50 pounds. ITAR eligibility is required: U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible to obtain the required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Company

hirify.global develops advanced defense systems, including long-range hypersonic strike vehicles and their solid rocket motor systems.

What you will do

• Perform in-process, final, and post-fabrication inspections of aerospace components, assemblies, welds, and flight-critical hardware.
• Conduct Digital Radiography, Computed Tomography, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Testing, and Visual Testing/Weld Inspection.
• Interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, procedures, and acceptance or rejection criteria.
• Set up, standardize, verify, operate, and maintain NDE and inspection equipment within Level II qualification scope.
• Document findings, maintain traceability and quality records, and communicate nonconforming conditions to Level III, Quality, Engineering, Welding, and Manufacturing personnel.
• Support technical issue resolution, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, process development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; technical, vocational, or trade school education is preferred.
• At least 3 years of hands-on NDE inspection experience, preferably in aerospace, defense, aviation, or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
• Current or previous Level II qualification or certification in one or more of Digital Radiography, Computed Tomography, PAUT, Magnetic Particle Testing, or Visual Testing/Weld Inspection.
• Experience with weld inspection, welding processes, weld discontinuities, inspection equipment, precision measurement tools, borescopes, and weld gauges.
• Ability to independently evaluate inspection results within Level II authority and maintain accurate inspection documentation and product traceability.
• Must meet applicable vision examination and NDE certification requirements.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with employee equity.
• Four weeks of paid time off and ten company-paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, FSA, and HSA benefits with substantial employer coverage.
• 401(k) plan and paid parental leave.
• Catered meals, stocked kitchen, monthly fitness stipend, and onsite electric vehicle charging.
• Fast-paced early-stage development and production environment focused on technical excellence, quality, and execution.