NDT Engineer

The role

You will serve as the Level III technical authority for nondestructive testing. You will own procedures, qualification, and audit readiness for aerospace, defense, and naval programs while working with automation and software teams.

What you will do

• Serve as the Level III technical authority for NDT
• Own the development, review, approval, and control of procedures, technique sheets, and the written practice
• Own program governance including revision control, personnel qualification, calibration, and equipment traceability
• Lead audit readiness and represent NDT in internal, customer, and third-party audits
• Design and run POD and capability studies
• Build the technical case for new and non-traditional inspection techniques
• Partner with automation and software teams to specify, validate, and deploy automated inspection
• Mentor Level I and II personnel

Required qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive nondestructive testing experience, including procedure development and program oversight
• Current Level III certification in at least four of the following methods: MT, PT, RT, UT, and VT
• Experience working in a regulated quality environment that requires strong documentation control, traceability, and audit support
• Demonstrated ability to interpret technical codes, standards, and contractual requirements and turn them into compliant procedures
• Experience leading or supporting external audits within a structured quality management system

Nice to have

• Experience supporting NAVSEA, shipbuilding, aerospace launch, propulsion, or other high-consequence defense programs
• Hands-on experience with automated, robotic, or advanced inspection systems such as PAUT, FMC/TFM, or CT
• A track record of challenging an inspection requirement from first principles and backing the change with data
• Familiarity with digital inspection platforms, electronic quality management systems, or data analysis tools

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• 401k
• Relocation support may be provided for certain situations
• Flexible vacation policy
• Equity

Before you apply

• To conform to ITAR you must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from th

About the company

Hadrian is building autonomous factories to reindustrialize America by combining AI, advanced software, robotics, and full-stack manufacturing. They help aerospace and defense companies build mission-critical systems.