NDE UT Level III, PAUT Specialist
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations, allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of zero-gravity. Our initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1, scheduled to be the world’s first commercial space station when it launches into low earth orbit in August 2025. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us.
Vast is looking for a(n) NDE UT Level III, PAUT Specialist, reporting to the Supervisor of NDE, to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on. This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.
The NDE Operations organization at Vast is an inclusive, interdisciplinary team committed to providing high-quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The breadth of exposure as an Ultrasonic (UT) Level III PAUT Specialist is immense, as the organization is responsible for a wide variety of inspection types across our space programs. The candidate must have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement and contribute to a future where people are living and thriving in space.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production & engineering teams Interpret and review engineering drawings.
- Full responsibility of PAUT inspection techniques for complex geometries/weldments.
- Support research and development of future UT technology for operational improvements.
- Spearhead training and developing others within the team.
- Engage with the process and provide continuous improvements on the mission to make humanity interplanetary.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Ultrasonic level III certification inline with ASNT-TC-1A/NAS-410 guidance in ultrasonic testing (UT), including phased array ultrasonic (PAUT)
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as a level II NDE/NDT inspector.
- Knowledge of basic Standards such as; AS, AMS, AWS, NAS-410, ASME, ASTM.
- Operational experience utilizing phased array systems for the inspection of weldments.
- Knowledge of NASA-STD-5009.
- Operational experience of utilizing PAUT systems for the inspection of weldments and integration with automated systems.
- Knowledge of Tomoview and other PAUT software.
- Hands on experience using portable digital equipment such as Omniscan X3, Veo 3 ect.
- Comprehensive knowledge of complex alloys and proficiency in Ultrasonic (UT) inspection techniques.y
Additional Requirements:
- Willingness to work evenings and/or weekends to support critical mission milestones
- Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
Salary Range: California
$125,000—$160,000 USD
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.
U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS
The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.