2026 Materials Physicist - Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Core
Develop and validate advanced non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques for mission-critical launch vehicle and spacecraft components, ensuring structural integrity and mission success through data analysis and field evaluations.
Role type
Materials Physicist (Non-Destructive Evaluation)
Builds
Inspection methodologies and validation data for next-generation aerospace systems
Domain
Aerospace / Materials Science / Non-Destructive Testing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Radiographic testing (RT), Ultrasonic testing (UT), Eddy current testing (ET), Infrared thermography (IRT), Visual inspection, Structural mechanics, Aerospace materials science, Technical review, Failure investigation, Field evaluation
Preferred skills
Composite/metallic material inspection, Signal processing, Python, C++, Labview, Machine learning for data analysis, Intelligence Community experience
Technologies
Python, C++, Labview
Responsibilities
Develop and validate advanced NDI techniques for mission-critical components, Conduct applied research in materials characterization and NDI science, Ensure mission assurance through expert review of inspection data and technical assessments, Perform hands-on inspection of flight hardware and conduct field evaluations at manufacturing and launch sites, Lead and support laboratory testing, failure investigations, and technical reviews
Seniority
Entry-level (0-1 years experience), Ph.D. required
