Pressure Systems NDE Technician (BT-26009) at Bastion Technologies, Inc. – Huntsville, Alabama

The certified Pressure Systems NDE Technician will support the space program at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC) Safety and Mission Assurance (SMA) initiatives in Huntsville, Alabama. This role emphasizes hands-on nondestructive examination (NDE) and testing (NDT) for ground-based Pressure Vessels and Systems (PVS) to ensure safety and compliance. The technician will work closely with engineers to perform inspections, contributing to mission success in a high-stakes aerospace environment. Work will primarily be at MSFC, with potential support at other NASA sites or contractor locations, and occasional travel.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare, coordinate, and participate in walkdown inspections to gather data and evaluate the condition of PVS components, piping, tubing, and vessels, including indoor/outdoor settings, elevated heights, and confined spaces.
• Conduct in-field inspections using NDE/NDT techniques, such as visual (VT), magnetic particle (MT), dye penetrant (PT), ultrasonic test (UT including shear wave, thickness measurements, and phased array UT (PAUT)), eddy current test (ET), positive material identification (PMI), leak detection, hardness testing, and acoustic emission test.
• Interpret inspection data using ASME acceptance criteria.
• Ensure NDE equipment calibration remains current per manufacturer specifications.
• Communicate frequently with Pressure Systems Engineers, Technical Leads, NASA Pressure Systems Managers, system owners/users, supervisors, and management via in-person meetings, email, phone, and Microsoft Teams.
• Comply with all safety, health, environmental, and security protocols, including handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in accordance with NPR 2810.7, obtaining Facility Security Clearance, and adhering to MSFC security regulations (e.g., NPR 1600.1, HSPD-12).
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED:

This position has been posted at multiple levels (must meet minimum level indicated). Depending on the candidate's experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.

• This position requires U.S. Citizenship due to the sensitivity of customer-related information.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have 3+ years of recent and related work experience in NDE/NDT inspections.
• Certification in accordance with American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) SNT-TC-1A for NDE methods (Levels 1, 2, or 3 as required), including VT, MT, PT, UT, ET, PAUT, PMI, leak detection, hardness testing, and acoustic emission.
• Proficiency in national consensus standards relevant to NDE/NDT, such as ASME acceptance criteria.
• Ability to perform NDE/NDT inspections and interpret data for pressure systems.
• Knowledge of calibration procedures and maintenance for NDE equipment.
• Physical capability to perform in-field inspections, including bending, looking under equipment, climbing stairs/ladders, and working in confined spaces or at heights.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with diverse personnel (e.g., engineers, technicians, scientists).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Facility Security Clearance and comply with NASA security requirements (e.g., NPR 1600.1, HSPD-12).
• Commitment to safety, teamwork, integrity, and mission success in a high-stakes aerospace environment.

DESIRED:

• Associate's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Additional certifications, such as radiographic testing (RT) or from the American Welding Society (AWS) for welding inspection.
• Prior experience in NASA or aerospace projects, particularly with MSFC or high-reliability environments.
• Familiarity with NASA-specific PVS standards and tools like SafeSuite.
• Ability to travel occasionally to offsite locations (e.g., SSC, KSC, or contractor facilities in CA or UT).

WORK LOCATION:

• This position is located onsite and offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off; some travel may be required.
• Schedules are subject to change based on the requirements of the position and/or customer needs.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a national agency check and some positions require clearance and will require an extensive background verification/check process.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL SCREENING REQUIRED:

All Bastion employees must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and are required to participate in periodic random drug and alcohol screenings.

STANDARD BASTION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and TEAMS.
• All of Bastion's employees must be team players with strong work ethics and must be culture oriented.
• Able to communicate effectively, verbally and in written form, with internal and external customers.
• Able to follow company programs, processes, procedures, practices, requirements, goals, and objectives.
• Must be organized with good time management skills and must be able to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements.
• Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on the task.
• Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of the time) and may require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of the time).
• Regular attendance in accordance with an established work schedule is critical.

BASTION BENEFITS:

Bastion offers a wide range of benefits for their full-time employees; medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, disability benefits, life insurance, retirement 401k, vacation, sick pay, holidays, flexible work schedules (when available), along with many other options. We also support career advancement through professional training and development.

ABOUT BASTION:

Bastion offers career opportunities with competitive benefits, exciting possibilities for advancement, and an exceptional work environment; the well-being of our employees is a priority, and our flexibility allows our employees a great work life balance. Our culture is based on strong business ethics, integrity, and professionalism. Our team members are known for their initiative and high-quality work. When it comes to our employees, we value, respect, and help them grow in their careers.

WORKPLACE EXCELLENCE:

At Bastion, we are passionate about our people and our safety culture. Individual thoughts, opinions, and perspectives bring value and help us develop solutions for challenging problems, they make us more inventive, and more resilient.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Bastion participates in e-Verify.

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This position qualifies for the internal Bastion Employee Referral Program as a "Critical to Fill" position.