NDT Inspector Level II, Maritime

andurilindustries

Santa Ana, California, United States · Santa Ana · United States

Posted May 7, 2026

Full-time
Manufacturing : Manufacturing

Job description

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril’s family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI-powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting-edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years.

ABOUT THE TEAM

Anduril’s Manufacturing Technology, Maritime Team is seeking an NDT Inspector Level II. The Maritime Manufacturing Technology Team is responsible for rapidly developing and implementing manufacturing technologies and processes for cutting-edge defense hardware. This team is building the factory of the future to deliver next-generation capabilities to our warfighters, and you will be a critical part of ensuring our products are flawless.

ABOUT THE JOB

As a NDT Inspector Level II, you will evaluate and inspect our products to ensure that they meet the engineering requirements. The right person for this role has knowledge of manufacturing, measurement equipment, and inspection methodologies according to NAVSEA requirements within a high-rate production environment. If you are someone who loves to build world-class Quality processes, work hands-on, and be accountable for results, then this role is for you. This role requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise, procedural discipline, and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced R&D and production environment. Your work will be the bedrock of quality for systems designed to operate in the world's most demanding environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Inspect materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure NDT procedures and techniques for various methods (UT and/or RT) ensuring compliance with NAVSEA 271 and other relevant customer specifications.
Review engineering drawings to understand and measure hardware key characteristics.
Collaborate with receiving, operations and program engineering to prioritize work scope.
Review standards, specifications, processes, and help qualify NDT equipment for new and expanding manufacturing facilities.
Create and perform validations for tools and equipment.
Investigate and troubleshoot product or production issues.
Support internal and external audits of the NDT program.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Verifiable, documented work experience that meets or exceeds the minimum training and work time requirements outlined in NAVSEA T9074-AS-GIB-010/271 for certification as a Level II Examiner. The candidate's experience portfolio must satisfy the specific hour requirements for each NDT method for which they will be responsible.
Current NDT Level II certification from a recognized body (e.g., ASNT) in a minimum of one (1) of the following methods: Ultrasonic Testing (UT) and/or Radiographic Testing (RT).
Experience performing NDT on critical welded structures, pressure vessels, castings, or forgings for naval or other critical defense applications.
Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident) due to contractual requirements.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Active Secret or Top-Secret security clearance.
Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering discipline (e.g., Materials Science, Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering).
In-depth knowledge of related fabrication and inspection codes, including NAVSEA S9074-AQ-GIB-010/248, ASME B&PV Section V, and AWS D1.2.
Familiarity with other relevant military standards, such as MIL-STD-2132.

US Hourly Range

$37.01—$49.03 USD

The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full time offers; and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top-tier benefits for full-time employees, including:

Benefits

At Anduril, we invest in our people. Our comprehensive, competitive benefits package (available at little to no cost to employees) ensures you’re supported in health, recovery, and whatever comes next. For more information, Explore Our Benefits.

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