NDT Physicist

Key Responsibilities

• Develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods.
• Design and implement new procedures and methodologies for nondestructive testing.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on equipment design, manufacturing, and testing.
• Investigate and resolve inspection challenges encountered in field operations.
• Communicate technical findings and technical suggestions through detailed reports and presentations.
• Support Operations with ultrasonic scan plans and address customer inquiries and technical issues.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic (UT) nondestructive testing.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics (with specialization in ultrasound/NDT), or a related field.
• Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing and/or electromagnetic inspection methods (e.g., magnetic flux leakage, eddy current) is preferred.
• Experience in design, development of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems, and testing of NDE components and systems.
• Demonstrated ability to perform both analytical and experimental research.
• Working knowledge of programming languages and tools on PC (Windows or Linux) such as C, C++, C#, Python or JavaScript is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with data acquisition, signal & image processing, electronics, ultrasonic probes, and instrumentation.
• Knowledge of finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism
• Knowledge of computer vision or vision-language model for NDT or automation
• Knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASTM.
• Strong problem-solving skills and experience with practical problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of conducting independent research in a multidisciplinary environment.