NDT Engineer - Ultrasonic Testing

ABOUT

Agnikul Cosmos is a company incubated at IIT Madras and we build rockets that can take satellites up to 500 kg to Lower Earth Orbit (LEO). In May 2024, we successfully completed our maiden launch from our own launchpad (India's first private launchpad). The launch has proven all the new technologies developed by Agnikul and also earned recognition from Honourable Prime Minister of India

We are seeking a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Engineer/Inspector with specialization in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) to support inspection and quality assurance of critical components.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

• Perform Ultrasonic Testing (UT) on materials including aluminum alloys, titanium, steel, forgings, castings, and composite materials.

• Conduct inspections using:

  • Conventional UT

  • Immersion UT

• Set up and calibrate UT equipment including:

  • DAC (Distance Amplitude Correction)

  • TCG (Time Corrected Gain)

  • Reference blocks and sensitivity settings.

  
  

Inspection & Defect Evaluation

• Interpret UT signals and evaluate discontinuities in accordance with applicable standards and inspection procedures.

• Identify and characterize defects in inspected components and materials.

Radiographic Testing (RT)

• Perform interpretation of RT films in accordance with applicable standards and customer specifications.

• Evaluate radiographic films for welds, castings, and other critical components.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare detailed inspection reports and maintain proper documentation for all inspection activities.

• Maintain inspection records as per quality and compliance requirements.

Engineering Review

• Review engineering drawings, specifications, and customer requirements prior to conducting inspections.

• Coordinate with manufacturing and quality teams to support inspection and defect evaluation.

Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgy, or related field

• 15 years of experience in NDT inspections

• Hands-on experience in Ultrasonic Testing and defect interpretation

• Strong knowledge of UT inspection techniques and equipment calibration

• Experience in UT signal interpretation and discontinuity evaluation

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings and inspection specifications

• Experience in RT film interpretation preferred