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Non-Destructive Testing Technician – Level 2

The Exploration CompanyMunich, GermanyPosted 3 Nov 2026

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Here at The Exploration Company, we are building spacecrafts for humanity. We are developing, producing and operating Nyx, a modular and reusable orbital vehicle designed to carry cargo and, in the longer term, potentially crew. To support the ramp-up of our production activities in Munich, we are looking for a Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Technician - Level 2 with strong practical experience in radiographic testing (RT/X-ray) and penetrant testing (PT).

Ultrasonic testing (UT) experience is an advantage. You will perform and document inspections on critical space components and assemblies. In your day-to-day work, you will collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering teams, as well as external providers and the appointed Responsible Level 3. Your rigor will directly contribute to the conformity, traceability and reliability of flight hardware. Your mission You will prepare and perform NDT inspections in accordance with approved procedures and acceptance criteria, assess results within the scope of your qualification, and alert the relevant stakeholders when you identify a discrepancy or technical concern.

What you will do Perform radiographic testing (RT/X-ray) and penetrant testing (PT) on production parts, welds, structures and other hardware in accordance with applicable procedures. Prepare parts, verify inspection conditions, and use the required equipment and consumables. Interpret and evaluate indications within the scope of your qualification and against approved acceptance criteria; seek guidance or escalate complex or ambiguous cases.

Produce complete inspection reports and maintain traceability of results, equipment, parameters and applicable documents. Check the condition and validity of inspection equipment, and report any need for maintenance, verification or replacement. Coordinate with Production to schedule inspections at the right stage and help resolve inspection-related production blockers. Raise non-conformities and contribute to root-cause investigations, corrective actions and their follow-up.

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Contribute to updating work instructions, procedures, inspection plans and report templates, under the coordination of authorized personnel. When needed, coordinate inspections performed by external providers and check that their deliverables and supporting documentation are complete. Contribute to the continuous improvement of NDT practices and the development of internal capabilities, including UT where your experience allows.

Follow the site’s safety, quality and document-control requirements. What you bring Level 2 qualification in radiographic testing (RT/X-ray) and penetrant testing (PT) under EN 4179, NAS 410, ISO 9712; current qualifications are strongly preferred. Professional experience in the space industry is required, ideally involving flight hardware or critical equipment. Practical experience inspecting welds, metallic structures, pressure vessels, propulsion systems, machined parts or composite components.

Ability to read drawings, specifications, procedures and acceptance criteria, and produce accurate, clear inspection reports. Good understanding of inspection traceability, equipment control and the handling of non-conforming results. Ability to work within the scope of your qualification and consult the Level 3 or technical focal points whenever a decision falls outside that scope. Professional working proficiency in English, both spoken and written, to operate in an international environment.

Especially valuable UT qualification or practical experience, particularly inspecting critical parts or structures. Experience with digital radiography, phased-array UT, automated inspection or composite inspection. Experience working with a Responsible Level 3, external NDT providers or certification bodies. Experience preparing or reviewing procedures, technical instructions or inspection plans. How you work Rigorous and detail-oriented, with a consistent focus on conformity and traceability.

Sound technical judgment and a pragmatic, production-focused mindset. Autonomous and organized, with clear communication whenever a discrepancy or concern arises. Comfortable collaborating with Production, Quality, Engineering and external providers. Motivated to help build robust NDT capabilities for demanding space hardware. Why you should join us! What makes us special here at The Exploration Company and why we think you will enjoy working here is: We’re Agile - we make decisions fast whilst keeping our goals and systems in mind We’re Open and Collaborative - we are transparent about risks and obstacles, so that we can cooperate to overcome them We have a lot of Fun - we refuel our energy knowing we are democratising space.

It’s a wonderful and rare opportunity, are YOU up for the challenge? We'd love to hear from you if you wish to be a part of our journey. Please submit your CV now for immediate consideration and we will be in touch shortly. The Exploration Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.

Relocation assistance is provided for those willing to relocate including visa sponsorship where applicable. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which will be subject to the country, role, and project you applied for. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree that any offer of employment may be conditional upon successful condition of this check. The Exploration Company partners with Zinc Work Limited located in the UK (Zinc), a third-party provider, to ensure this process as efficient and transparent as possible.

If applicable, you will receive an email from Zinc upon acceptance of your offer with a link to a secure portal where you can provide the required information to Zinc. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow

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