NAVSEA Examiner for Radiography
Posted: 6/8/2026 5:50:12 PM
NDT.org Job Number:
82436
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Contact:
Michelle Culbertson
Phone:
310-480-4204
Company:
NDE Labs
State:
TX Texas
Contact:
Michelle Culbertson
Country:
United States
Length:
Full Time Employment
Pay:
$55-$65 Hr
Email:
michelle.culbertson@ndts.com
NDE Labs is seeking an experienced, motivated, and technically proficient Radiography Examiner to support industrial radiographic inspection activities for critical defense, naval, and energy programs. This position is intended for an individual with a strong background in film radiography, radiographic interpretation, and specification compliance who desires to further expand their technical expertise across a diverse range of customer requirements and applications.
The Examiner serves as a technical resource responsible for performing and evaluating radiographic examinations with oversight of personnel in accordance with applicable military, government, customer, and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound technical judgment, and the ability to interpret radiographic images in support of manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
This position requires successful completion and maintenance of customer-specific examinations and approvals, including NAVSEA and various defense, and energy-sector OEM requirements.
Radiographic Examination Responsibilities
• Perform industrial radiographic examinations utilizing film radiography techniques.
• Interpret radiographic film for discontinuities, conditions, and anomalies in accordance with approved acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate castings, weldments, forgings, machined components, pressure-containing hardware, and assembled structures.
• Verify radiographic quality requirements, including density, sensitivity, image quality indicators, geometric unsharpness, and processing requirements.
• Review radiographic techniques to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and customer requirements.
Technical Evaluation and Oversight
• Assess radiographic indications and determine compliance with applicable acceptance criteria.
• Support engineering, quality, and manufacturing organizations with technical evaluations and disposition recommendations.
• Assist with root cause investigations and failure analyses involving radiographic findings.
• Prepare inspection reports and technical documentation as required.
• Perform examinations in accordance with:
o MIL-STD-2132
o NSTR-99 Rev. 7
o NAVSEA Technical Requirements
o ASTM Radiographic Standards
o ASME Requirements
o Customer and OEM Specifications
o Applicable contractual requirements
• Maintain compliance with radiation safety regulations and company procedures.
• Support internal, customer, government, and accreditation audits.
The Examiner serves as a technical resource responsible for performing and evaluating radiographic examinations with oversight of personnel in accordance with applicable military, government, customer, and contractual requirements. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional attention to detail, sound technical judgment, and the ability to interpret radiographic images in support of manufacturing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul activities.
This position requires successful completion and maintenance of customer-specific examinations and approvals, including NAVSEA and various defense, and energy-sector OEM requirements.
Radiographic Examination Responsibilities
• Perform industrial radiographic examinations utilizing film radiography techniques.
• Interpret radiographic film for discontinuities, conditions, and anomalies in accordance with approved acceptance criteria.
• Evaluate castings, weldments, forgings, machined components, pressure-containing hardware, and assembled structures.
• Verify radiographic quality requirements, including density, sensitivity, image quality indicators, geometric unsharpness, and processing requirements.
• Review radiographic techniques to ensure compliance with applicable specifications and customer requirements.
Technical Evaluation and Oversight
• Assess radiographic indications and determine compliance with applicable acceptance criteria.
• Support engineering, quality, and manufacturing organizations with technical evaluations and disposition recommendations.
• Assist with root cause investigations and failure analyses involving radiographic findings.
• Prepare inspection reports and technical documentation as required.
• Perform examinations in accordance with:
o MIL-STD-2132
o NSTR-99 Rev. 7
o NAVSEA Technical Requirements
o ASTM Radiographic Standards
o ASME Requirements
o Customer and OEM Specifications
o Applicable contractual requirements
• Maintain compliance with radiation safety regulations and company procedures.
• Support internal, customer, government, and accreditation audits.
Skills:
Personnel Development
• Assist in the training and mentoring of radiographic personnel.
• Participate in qualification and proficiency activities as required.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
Customer Qualifications
• Successfully complete and maintain customer-specific examinations and approvals.
• Support qualification activities required by NAVSEA and various, defense, and energy-sector customers.
• Interface professionally with customer representatives, auditors, and technical authorities.
Required Qualifications
• Current certification or qualification in Industrial Radiography in accordance with the employer's written practice.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting industrial radiographic film.
• Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques, film processing, and image quality requirements.
• Ability to evaluate radiographic indications against established acceptance criteria.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete customer-specific qualification examinations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous qualification or certification as a Radiography Level II or Level III.
• Experience supporting military, naval, or defense programs.
• Experience with NAVSEA radiographic requirements.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-2132 and NSTR-99 Rev. 7.
• Experience supporting castings, weldments, pressure vessels, propulsion systems, or structural hardware inspections.
• Additional NDT certifications or qualifications in Penetrant and Ultrasonics are desirable.
• Assist in the training and mentoring of radiographic personnel.
• Participate in qualification and proficiency activities as required.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence, quality, and continuous improvement.
Customer Qualifications
• Successfully complete and maintain customer-specific examinations and approvals.
• Support qualification activities required by NAVSEA and various, defense, and energy-sector customers.
• Interface professionally with customer representatives, auditors, and technical authorities.
Required Qualifications
• Current certification or qualification in Industrial Radiography in accordance with the employer's written practice.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting industrial radiographic film.
• Working knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques, film processing, and image quality requirements.
• Ability to evaluate radiographic indications against established acceptance criteria.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and technical standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to successfully complete customer-specific qualification examinations.
Preferred Qualifications
• Previous qualification or certification as a Radiography Level II or Level III.
• Experience supporting military, naval, or defense programs.
• Experience with NAVSEA radiographic requirements.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-2132 and NSTR-99 Rev. 7.
• Experience supporting castings, weldments, pressure vessels, propulsion systems, or structural hardware inspections.
• Additional NDT certifications or qualifications in Penetrant and Ultrasonics are desirable.
