NDE Specialist II, PAUT (Aerospace)

Location: On-site at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, United States. Successful candidates must clear a US government-administered background check to obtain clearance for on-site work at the government partner location. Open to 10–25% travel.

Salary: $41.20–$61.80 USD per hour, plus salary and equity-based total rewards.

Company

hirify.global develops Terran R rockets and advanced manufacturing systems for orbital launch services.

What you will do

• Lead feasibility studies, probability-of-detection trials, and qualification plans with NDE engineers and UT/PAUT inspectors.
• Develop, document, and publish part-specific PAUT inspection techniques for components and assemblies.
• Perform UT/PAUT inspections, evaluate datasets, and apply accept/reject criteria.
• Design, implement, and optimize automated inspection systems with internal teams and external partners.
• Mentor specialists and inspectors, manage technical tasks, and oversee project segments independently.
• Conduct internal and external audits, troubleshoot inspection equipment, and communicate findings through formal reports.

Requirements

• Current NDE Level II or III certification in ultrasonics, including UTSW and PAUT.
• At least 10 years of total NDE experience, including 6 years in commercial aerospace manufacturing or another heavily regulated industry.
• Experience contributing substantially to multiple medium- to high-complexity projects.
• Deep knowledge of NDE inspection plans, procedures, techniques, and applicable industry standards.
• Ability to pass the required US government background check for on-site work.

Nice to have

• ASNT NDE Level 3 certification in UT.
• Additional NDE certifications in ET, ECA, PT, MT, VT, or CWI, plus basic RT knowledge.
• Experience with additively manufactured materials, diverse materials and geometries, or volumetric technique qualification.
• Knowledge of NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, CAD, third-party NDE vendor auditing, QA/QC, or Lean Manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on Terran R rockets and novel manufacturing methods in a technically rigorous environment.
• Collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality, and external partner teams.
• Competitive salary and equity.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, and parental leave.
• Annual learning and development stipend.