NDE Quality Assurance Specialist

In order to be considered apply online at: www.saic.com/career, and reference req#126122.The Science and Systems Engineering Solutions Business Unit currently has an opening for a Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Level II Quality Assurance Specialist in the Quality Department. JOB DESCRIPTION: This individual will perform NDE inspections for the Safety and Mission Assurance (S&MA) Directorate at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Set up/calibrate NDE inspection equipment and perform NDE inspections of NASA flight, Astronaut training hardware, ground support hardware, facilities pressure systems and other NASA-related functions. 2. Evaluate, interpret, and document inspection results in accordance with approved work instructions. 3. Follow NASA and SAIC Team environmental compliance & health and safety plans, policies and procedures. 4. Planning and scheduling required calibrations of inspection equipment. 5. Provide assistance with NDE supplies and equipment procurements. 6. Perform minor maintenance of NDE inspection equipment. 7. Approximately 5-10 % short duration travel will be required. 8. Must be willing to work occasional overtime and shifts periodically (minimal). REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: AS Degree in Nondestructive Evaluation and 5+ years experience, or an additional 3 years experience in lieu of degree, to meet the minimum requirements to certify NDE Level II in accordance with National Aerospace Standard (NAS) 410. Must possess a current American Welding Society/Certified Welding Inspector (AWS/CWI) (preferred) or meet the qualification requirements of AWS/QC1 Standard for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors, including 5 years minimum welding/NDE weld inspection experience to certify immediately. REQUIRED SKILLS: 1. Must be qualified per NAS 410. Prefer NDE Level II in radiography (x-ray tube experience), ultrasonic, liquid penetrant, magnetic particle and the eddy current inspection methods. 2. Must have previous NDE Level II certifications per NAS 410 or American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). 3. Must have verifiable and documented NDE work experience and training records to confirm NAS 410 qualifications. 4. Must have basic knowledge and use of personal computer with typical business software such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation graphics etc. 5. Excellent written, verbal communication and report writing skills are mandatory. 6. Must be capable of interpreting engineering drawings, including weld symbols. 7. This position will require oral and written interaction with customer personnel. 8. Ability to occasionally lift up to 40 pounds. DESIRED SKILLS: 1. A strong NDE technical knowledge and experience in the aerospace industry. Experience in other industries will be considered, such as power plants, chemical, refining, fabrication and others. 2. Experience with other NDE methods will be a plus; i.e., thermography, real-time radiography, computed tomography, laser shearography, phased array and immersion ultrasonics. This position requires completion of a government background check before commencement of employment. If you are not a United States Citizen, this check could take 12 – 18 months to complete. SAIC is an equal opportunity employerIn order to be considered apply online at: www.saic.com/career, and reference req#126122. Company: SAIC Location: Houston, TX 77058 Status: Full Time, Employee Job Category: Quality Assurance/Safety Relevant Work Experience: 5+ to 7 Years Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Education Level: High School or equivalent Company: SAIC