Materials Physicist – Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)
Core
Develop advanced non-destructive inspection (NDI) techniques for mission-critical launch vehicle and spacecraft components and serve as a technical advisor ensuring mission assurance through data analysis and technical reviews.
Role type
Senior IC materials physicist (non-destructive evaluation)
Builds
Mission-critical launch vehicle and spacecraft components
Domain
Aerospace / Non-destructive evaluation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Non-destructive inspection techniques (radiography, ultrasonics, eddy current, thermography), materials characterization, structural mechanics, failure investigation, technical review, field evaluation, cross-functional team leadership
Preferred skills
NDI methodology development for composites/metals, custom inspection fixture design, automated test system design, signal processing, peer-reviewed publications, 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, perform hands-on inspection of flight hardware and field evaluations, lead cross-functional teams in laboratory testing and failure investigations, present inspection findings and risk assessments to program offices
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
