University of Dayton Research Institute

Position Summary:

Are you interested in a career opportunity that offers tuition assistance for yourself and dependents, great benefits package, and more? The University of Dayton Research Institute (UDRI) is seeking an exceptional NDI Penetrant Engineer to join our esteemed Structural Materials division. This exciting opportunity offers you the chance to contribute to cutting-edge research and development projects that shape the future of advanced materials. Apply today!

This person will work with the NDI team lead in support of evaluating, performing, integrating and advancing NDI methods for aerospace applications. Inspection of aircraft structures, engines, and support components for damage due to in-service or manufacturing induced flaws will be performed on metallic and composite materials. Inspections will be performed in accordance with existing standards or to qualify new processes meeting those standards. Duties include day to day investigations on parts and components and data processing and evaluation. Operation and maintenance of radiographic and liquid penetrant evaluation equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience

o 8+ years of experience in NDI methodologies in lieu of a Bachelor’s Degree.

• ASNT / NAS410 Level 1 or greater: Ultrasound, Radiography.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• ANST/NAS410 Level 1 in magnetic particle.
• ASNT/NAS410 Level 1 Liquid Penetrant.
• Due to requirements of our research contracts with the U.S. federal government candidates for this position must be a U.S. Citizen.
• The ability to obtain a secret or higher clearance is a requirement for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• Hands-on experience with aircraft and/or DoD equipment.
• ASNT/NAS410 Level 2 Mag Particle.
• ASNT/NAS410 Level 2 or greater Liquid Penetrant.
• Digital Radiography experience 100+ hours.
• Phased Array Ultrasound 100+ hours.
• Secret Clearance.
• Direct Penetrant evaluation experience performing QPL testing per AMS2644.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Closing Statement:

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.