Swarm Aero
Non-Destructive Inspection Lead
$75K–$115K
Fayetteville · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person due to ITAR requirements: U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
About the job
Establish and lead non-destructive inspection capability and processes for Swarm Aero’s aircraft manufacturing, from early builds through high-rate production.
What you'll do
- Select inspection methods and equipment, and write procedures, inspection plans, acceptance criteria, and quality documentation for composite and metallic components.
- Partner across design, engineering, and manufacturing to improve inspectability, disposition defects, investigate root causes, and use SPC and production data to improve quality and throughput.
- Develop training, qualification, and certification programs for future NDI inspectors and engineers.
What they ask for
- NDI experience in aerospace, composites, metallics, or another complex hardware manufacturing environment.
- Hands-on experience establishing new NDI procedures for a program, company, or production line.
- Working knowledge of composite and metallic materials and processes and their effects on inspection methods.
- Depth in one or more named NDI methods, familiarity with NDI qualification/certification standards, and ability to work on-site in Fayetteville, AR.
Nice to have
- NAS 410 Level III certification or a clear path to it; experience building or leading an NDI team or written practice from scratch.
- Background in automated inspection or high-rate composite production; experience with AS9100.
Pay
$75K – $115K (base salary)
Tools
ultrasonic, phased array, radiography, CT, thermography, eddy current, NAS 410, ASNT SNT-TC-1A
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