ORION NDE Level II Quality Inspector, Senior
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Florida
2 openMerritt Island, FL (opens on this page)
Posted 3mo ago
Merritt Island, FL (opens on this page)
Posted 6mo ago
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About the job
ASRC Federal System Solutions (AFSS) is seeking a NDE Level II Quality Inspector, Senior at Kennedy Space Center, FL.
Job Description
Non-Destructive Test (NDT)/Quality Control (QC) inspector supporting the Orion manned space flight program in the Neil Armstrong Operations and Checkout Facility at Kennedy Space Center, Florida. The program is a fast-paced Manufacturing and Assembly, Test & Launch Operations (ATLO) environment. Inspectors will work with experienced Quality Engineering (QE) and NDT inspection teams collaborating with engineering and manufacturing support functions to ensure that product quality and acceptance requirements are met. This position primarily performs nondestructive evaluation providing results and defect analysis in coordination with other Orion ATLO operational and engineering groups.
This position prefers inspectors with prior NAS410 Level 2 or 3 certifications in multiple methods. Inspector’s duties include comprehensive interpretation and application of technical procedures & working instructions providing written reports of acceptance/rejection/evaluation results of Orion Space Systems hardware to various engineering support groups. Inspectors also review and/or approve inspection records for adequacy and compliance to procedures and quality standards.
All inspectors must be able to work effectively in a team environment or independently as required. Inspectors will be expected to support program inspections during off-shifts and on short notice to support ATLO program needs and schedules. Inspectors also investigate instances of nonconforming materials, facilitate the determination of root cause, corrective/preventative actions, and provide recommendation of disposition for Material Review Board (MRB) action.
Requirements
High school diploma, or equivalent experience/combined education, with additional specialized technical training equivalent to a technical Associate degree and/or demonstrated ability to perform assigned technical/para-engineering tasks and 3+ year experience.
Prior Aerospace experience with NAS410 (or equivalent) Level 2 or 3 certification in at least three of the following methods: Computed Radiography (CR). Digital Radiography (DR), Liquid Penetrant (PT), Eddy Current (ET), Ultrasonic (UT), Visual Weld (VT).
Current ASNT Industrial Radiography Radiation Safety Personnel (IRRSP) certification.
40hr Formal CR/DR Training Course
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) and database utilization.
Must be willing to travel domestically to conduct NDT business.
Knowledge of Quality Control/Quality Systems and Processes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, be thorough and detail oriented, with strong analytical and job closure skills as well as work within tight spaces, move and lift heavy equipment.
Previous composite material inspection, AWS CWI experience, orbital tube weld inspections.
Must be a U.S. citizen to meet contract requirements.
Must successfully complete a government background investigation.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening.
AFSS brings a 14-year history of delivering high-performance space systems engineering, integration, and satellite operations services to civil and defense agencies. AFSS provides these services throughout all phases of the program life cycle and across the entire space systems architecture, including space and ground assets.
From ASRC Federal's job posting for Merritt Island, FL, checked 10 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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