Staff/Principal Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer (PAUT)
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Divergent is a technology company that has architected, invented, built, and commercialized an end-to-end factory system called the Divergent Adaptive Production System (DAPS) that comprehensively uses machine learning to optimally engineer, additively manufacture, and flexibly assemble complex integrated vehicle structures and subsystems. Products created using DAPS are superior in performance, lower in cost, rapidly customizable to meet mission and customer-specific requirements, faster to market, and scalable on demand to high volume production. Divergent is a qualified Tier 1 supplier to global automotive OEMs, and Divergent is now expanding to support mission critical needs in the Aerospace and Defense sector. Join us to be a part of this transformative journey, where your impact will shape the future of technology and production.
As a Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer, you will help accelerate the adoption and qualification of additive manufacturing and advanced joining processes through implementation of novel inspection methods.
- Develop inspection methods and procedures for advanced manufacturing methods including additive manufacturing and joining.
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to establish inspection plans and implement design for inspectability best practices.
- Execute probability of detection studies and qualification plans.
- Procure and commission inspection equipment as needed for production.
- Interface with customers and government agencies on inspection of additive manufactured hardware.
- Perform third party audits of nondestructive testing vendors.
Requirements
~1 min read- Ability to lawfully access information and technology that is subject to US export controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline.
- 5+ years of NDE experience in aerospace or defense.
- Current ASNT level III certification or equivalent in ultrasonic testing (UT).
Requirements
~1 min read- Master’s degree or doctorate in with specialization in nondestructive inspection methods.
- Multiple level II or III certifications across radiographic testing (RT), ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ET), penetrant (PT), or other advanced techniques.
- Knowledge of aerospace and defense requirements including industry standards such as AMS, ASTM, MIL, and AWS specifications.
- Experience with inspection of additive manufacturing, castings, welding, composites, or structural bonds.
- Experience with automation of NDE processes and data analysis.
- Familiarity with aerospace fracture and safety criticality requirements.
- Mix of office, laboratory, and industrial environment.
What We Offer
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Listing Details
- Posted
- April 15, 2026
- First seen
- April 15, 2026
- Last seen
- May 5, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 19
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 47%
- Scored at
- May 5, 2026
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