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Staff/Principal Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer (PAUT)

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divergent logoDivergent · Torrance, CA
$163K–$225K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago
AWSComplianceData AnalysisMachine Learning
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Develop inspection methods and procedures for advanced manufacturing methods including additive manufacturing and joining. Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to establish inspection plans and implement design for inspectability best practices. Execute probability of detection studies and qualification plans. Procure and commission inspection equipment as needed for production. Interface with customers and government agencies on inspection of additive manufactured hardware. Perform third party audits of nondestructive testing vendors.

Requirements

  • Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering discipline.
  • 5+ years of NDE experience in aerospace or defense.
  • Current ASNT level III certification or equivalent in ultrasonic testing (UT).
  • Master's degree or doctorate in with specialization in nondestructive inspection methods.
  • Multiple level II or III certifications across radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ET), penetrant (PT), or other advanced techniques.
  • Knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, MIL, and AWS specifications.
  • Experience with inspection of additive manufacturing, castings, welding, composites, or structural bonds.
  • Experience with automation of NDE processes and data analysis.
  • Familiarity with aerospace fracture and safety criticality requirements.
  • Work Environment
  • Mix of office, l aboratory , and industrial environment.

Benefits

At Divergent, our pay range is based on the level of the job. For this role, we will consider candidates at levels Staff Engineer - Principal Engineer as evaluated through our interview process.Staff NDE Engineer / E06: $163,270 - $224,500Principal NDE Engineer / E07: $188,590 - $259,310Pay Range$163,270 - $259,310 USDHolistic Compensation Package: Enjoy a world-class compensation package that includes a competitive salary, equity plan, and discretionary results-based incentive bonus opportunities, ensuring you're truly valued for your contributions.Wellness and Time Off: Embrace a healthy lifestyle with paid vacation, sick time, and company holidays, including a year-end shutdown to recharge. We support growing families with paid parental leave, recognizing the importance of bonding time.Comprehensive Health and Wellness: Prioritize your well-being with our comprehensive health and wellness benefits, offering both HMO and Premium PPO options. Additionally, benefit from company-sponsored life insurance and short and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.Investment in Growth: We're committed to your professional development. Take advantage of reimbursement opportunities for learning and development initiatives, empowering you to continuously expand your skill set and reach peak performance.Equal Employment OpportunityEEO PosterIn order to adjust to changes in our business, it may become necessaHealth insurancePaid time offEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

Additional Information

Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production. Purpose As a Non destructive Evaluation E ngineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of additive manufacturing and advanced joining processes through implementation of novel inspection methods .


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