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NDE Inspector Level II
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Sep 3, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum 3–5 years of hands-on NDE experience in aerospace, manufacturing, or a related industry.
- Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or Associate degree preferred.
About the job
Performs second-shift nondestructive inspections, especially radiographic testing, to evaluate aerospace components and support production quality.
What you'll do
- Perform and interpret radiographic and other qualified NDE inspections; operate radiography equipment and software.
- Document inspection results, follow radiation safety and quality requirements, and collaborate with production and engineering teams to resolve findings.
- Help improve NDE procedures and processes, and train junior inspectors or contractors as needed.
What they ask for
- Current NDE Level II certification in one or more methods under ASNT, NAS410, or equivalent standards; current RT Level II certification is required.
- Strong knowledge of NDE principles and applicable ASTM, ASME, AWS, and NAS410 requirements.
- Ability to learn and operate digital radiography equipment and inspection software.
- Ability to work overtime or weekends, lift up to 25 lbs unassisted, and climb into confined spaces.
Nice to have
- IRRSP certification (required within 3 months of hire if hired without it); experience with digital and computed radiography is strongly preferred.
- Additional NDE certifications or methods, aerospace inspection experience, weldment inspection, Radiation Safety Officer experience, or AWS CWI.
Pay
$38.36 — $54.45 USD (base salary)
Tools
Radiographic Testing (RT), Visual Testing (VT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), digital radiography (DR), computed radiography (CR), Microsoft applications
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