Senior NDE Inspector, Radiography

The Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites, the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution, balancing performance and reliability with cost, quality, and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond, the challenges become more exciting, offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products, systems, and disciplines, engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design, manufacturing, and operations.

• Perform advanced Radiographic Testing (RT) inspections on complex ground support and aerospace hardware using film and digital/non-film radiographic techniques in cabinet, vault, and field environments
• Work closely with RT Specialists, NDE Engineers, manufacturing, quality, and other technical stakeholders to resolve inspection challenges and support the development and execution of feasibility studies, Probability of Detection (POD) studies, and qualification plans
• Independently interpret and evaluate radiographic images for relevant indications and determine acceptance in accordance with applicable engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Develop, document, validate, and publish part-specific radiographic techniques for a wide variety of complex hardware and inspection configurations
• Demonstrate an in-depth understanding and practical application of applicable NDE procedures, inspection plans, techniques, codes, standards, and customer requirements
• Generate clear, accurate, and comprehensive inspection documentation and reports, including detailed reporting of radiographic image-analysis results and inspection findings
• Troubleshoot radiographic inspection processes and equipment, identify potential sources of image-quality degradation, and work with appropriate teams to maintain reliable inspection capability
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Level I and Level II NDE personnel, including support with technique execution, image interpretation, equipment operation, and inspection best practices
• Communicate inspection results, technical concerns, and potential inspection solutions effectively with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of RT inspection processes, including opportunities to improve inspection reliability, repeatability, throughput, and quality
• 5+ years of relevant aerospace RT experience
• Proof of formal NDE classroom training in Radiographic Testing (RT) and a current IRRSP or equivalent radiation-safety certification/card, as applicable
• Previous Level II certification in Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A, or an equivalent industry standard, with verifiable training, experience, and certification records. Candidates must be prepared to provide supporting documentation prior to the onsite interview
• Demonstrated hands-on experience performing film radiography (CR) and/or digital radiography (DR) inspections on complex hardware
• Extensive and verifiable experience interpreting and evaluating radiographic images, including weld quality, discontinuity identification, image quality, and disposition against established acceptance criteria
• Strong working knowledge of radiographic inspection principles and techniques, including exposure parameters, geometric unsharpness, image quality indicators (IQIs), sensitivity, source-to-object/detector relationships, and image-quality requirements
• Experience performing radiographic inspections in cabinet, vault, and/or field environments and working safely with ionizing-radiation equipment
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute established RT techniques, document inspection results, and produce clear and accurate inspection reports
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard workplace applications used for inspection documentation, image review, data entry, and reporting
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and stand or work in inspection environments for extended periods
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10–25%, as required

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