Hadrian

Automation Engineer, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)

Los Angeles, CA · Full-time

Work authorization required$145k-$230kDetected 82 days ago

PythonC#Full-Stack DevelopmentAWSData EngineeringGD&TMIL-STDRoboticsSensors

About the role

Design and deploy automated inspection cells for advanced NDT methods including ultrasonic testing (UT), visual testing / visual inspection (VT), radiographic testing (RT), and computed tomography (CT).
Own the cell automation stack: robot / motion path, sensor integration, deterministic triggering, acquisition PC, sequencer, HMI / operator UX, data logging, and production handoff.
Partner with certified NDT personnel and Quality to validate methods against applicable standards and customer requirements.
Build structured inspection data pipelines for SPC, traceability, customer handoff, and archival.
Own station safety with EHS: radiation for RT / CT, laser / lighting for VT, couplant / water / ergonomics for UT, collision and LOTO for all modalities.
write acceptance tests, red-line designs, and keep suppliers honest.
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.

3+ years designing, deploying, or commissioning automated inspection / NDT systems in production or high-reliability environments.
Deep practical experience in at least one advanced NDT modality:
Working knowledge of robot / motion systems and industrial controls such as Fanuc, ABB, Kuka, Yaskawa, Beckhoff TwinCAT, or Siemens TIA.
Comfort debugging across mechanical, controls, acquisition, software, data, Quality, and operator workflows.
Bachelor's degree in EE, ME, Mechatronics, Robotics, Physics, Materials, or related STEM, or equivalent direct experience.
Experience with inspecting to industry standards such as NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A, ASTM, AWS D1.x, MIL-STD, NAVSEA, or customer-specific aerospace / defense inspection requirements.
Experience designing and deploying automation into production.
Offline robot programming and simulation experience with RoboDK, Process Simulate, Visual Components, or native robot tools.
Experience turning one-off inspection stations into reusable platforms: calibration workflows, scan-path templates, fixture standards, data schemas, and acceptance tests.

$145,000 - $230,000 (actual range may vary based on experience)
This range reflects what we reasonably expect to pay at the time of posting. Compensation depends on education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.
Relocation support may be provided for certain situations, based on business need.
ITAR Requirements
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Learn more about the ITAR here.

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for employees
Flexible vacation policy
VT: 2D / 3D / multispectral vision, lighting, optics, calibration, dimensional / cosmetic inspection, gauge R&R.
Plan scan / inspection paths that balance coverage, probability of detection, cycle time, kinematics, collision risk, and operator workflow.
Benefits for Full-time Employees
When necessary, the Company also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled candidates and employees, including for candidates or employees who are disabled by pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

We are looking for someone who has personally designed, deployed, or commissioned automated inspection / NDT systems and knows what breaks when those systems hit production.
What We're Looking For

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