Blue Origin is hiring a senior NDT engineer at its Rocket Park site on Florida's Space Coast to lead inspection for New Glenn and its lunar programs. The engineer sets technical direction across PT, MT, ET, UT and RT on flight hardware (metallic, composite and bonded) plus ground support equipment, and mentors the inspection team. Candidates should hold ASNT Level III certificates in at least two methods and usually bring more than 12 years in NDT engineering.

Methods: PT, MT, ET, UT, RT · Level: Level III · Sector: Space launch vehicles and lunar systems

What the job involves

Own NDT for flight hardware and ground support equipment through development and production
Direct technique development, procedure writing and reference standard design across several methods
Lead anomaly investigations and root cause work on mission-critical non-conformances
Specify, procure and stand up inspection systems to support higher production rates
Qualify new NDT methods for unusual inspections and work with designers on inspectability
Coach inspectors at Level I and II, plus junior engineers, and oversee their certification under a NAS 410-equivalent written practice

What you need

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering, physics or a related field
Usually more than 12 years working as an NDT engineer (or equivalent)
ASNT Level III certificates in at least two of UT, RT, PT, MT and ET, plus extensive hands-on work on aerospace structures
Knowledge of NAS 410 (or equivalent) certification practice and AS9100
Must be a US citizen or national, permanent resident, refugee or asylee
Preferred: thermography, shearography or terahertz expertise, POD studies, robotic scanning and coding skills

Pay and conditions

B-Shift, 4:30 pm to 1:00 am
Up to 25% travel for test campaigns and visits to NDT suppliers
Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match up to 5%, stock options, up to 4 weeks PTO and up to 14 paid holidays
Standard background check for all hires

How to apply

Apply directly with Blue Origin: the Apply for this job button opens this vacancy on the Blue Origin careers site. NDT Inspect found it on the employer’s careers page and checked that it was open on 14 September 2026. It is listed here until 14 December 2026.