Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer – Safeguarding Aerospace Integrity

PDS Tech Commercial | Partnering with a Leader in the Aerospace Industry

Location: Berkeley, MO
Job Type: Full-Time Consultant (6-Month Assignment)
Schedule: Monday–Friday | First Shift: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Pay Rate Starting at: $72.59 per hour

Drive Quality, Safety, and Innovation in Aerospace

PDS Tech Commercial is seeking a highly skilled Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer to support a premier aerospace organization in Berkeley, Missouri. In this critical role, you will apply advanced NDE principles to ensure material integrity, regulatory compliance, and product reliability across complex aerospace systems. Your expertise will directly influence safety, affordability, and long-term performance throughout the product lifecycle.

What You’ll Do

As an NDE Engineer, you will work with minimal supervision to evaluate, develop, and qualify materials, processes, and technologies used in aerospace manufacturing and maintenance. Key responsibilities include:

Applying nondestructive evaluation methods such as acoustic, electromagnetic, thermal, optical, and radiologic techniques

Defining and approving requirements for tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes used in design, manufacturing, and maintenance

Leading development, validation, and qualification of new tools, equipment, materials, parts, and processes

Producing and maintaining technical specifications and documentation to support standardized deployment

Managing supplier qualification activities, including test programs and audits

Ensuring compliance with industry codes, standards, and customer requirements (ASNT, ASTM, AWS, ASME, ISO, etc.)

Conducting complex failure investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive actions

Evaluating emerging technologies for potential application to business needs

Using project management tools to meet cost, schedule, and technical objectives

Supporting audits and serving as a subject matter expert for NDE-related issues

Providing consultation and technical input to support team strategies and objectives

This is a non-managerial, individual contributor role.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited institution in engineering, physics, or chemistry

Minimum of 5 years of engineering experience

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, regulated environment

This position requires use of information or access to facilities subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or Export Administration Regulations (EAR). These regulations may limit access of controlled technologies: 1) to U.S. Persons, including U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, and other narrow categories including refugees and asylees, or 2) to certain foreign nationals that have received an export license.                                               
 

Preferred Qualifications

5 or more years of hands-on NDE/NDT engineering experience in a regulated industry (aerospace, defense, energy, etc.)

Experience with NDE techniques such as ultrasonic testing, radiography, eddy current testing, and penetrant inspection

Strong understanding of materials behavior, stress analysis, and fracture mechanics

Experience working in multidisciplinary teams with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously across different locations

Active or current U.S. Secret Security Clearance (preferred but not required)

Education & Experience Equivalency:

Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience

Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience

PhD with 4+ years of experience

Why Join PDS Tech Commercial

At PDS Tech Commercial, we connect top engineering talent with meaningful opportunities in aerospace and advanced manufacturing. When you join our team, you gain:

Competitive hourly compensation aligned with your expertise

Exposure to advanced aerospace programs and technologies

A collaborative, quality-driven engineering environment

Opportunities to influence innovation, safety, and compliance

Dedicated recruiter support throughout your assignment

Take the Next Step in Your Engineering Career

If you are a Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer ready to apply your expertise to complex aerospace challenges, we encourage you to apply today.

Join PDS Tech Commercial and help shape the future of aerospace quality and reliability.

Pay Details: $72.59 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.