A Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.

We are looking for a Non Destructive Testing inspector qualified minimum Level 2 as per: ISO 9712, ASNT or EN 4179/NAS 410.

His/her technical and industrial experience, shall ensure:

Inspection operations of the parts using fixed and/or mobile systemsInspection of flight hardware and parts, bonding, sandwich panels, welds, as well inspections of specimens and parts for development and researchConducting inspection tests through the use of test proceduresPreparation of test reporting documents (mostly in English)Being able to explain and justify the inspection results, interfaces with Quality, Engineering and support themTechnological support to Technicians for the development of Integration & Test programs and resourcesAbility to suggest improvements to machinery and inspection processesAbility to identifying and defining the best inspection methods to apply to new productsDeveloping new standard references to inspect flight hardware, different from the initial oneReaching day-to-day objectives and delivering resultsOperational and technical interface towards internal workshops and QualityKeeps updated on NDT processes through self-training or internal training in order to maintain qualifications and develop themParticipation in specific training courses and exams to achieve operational qualifications

English level required:

Able to read, write and speak sufficiently to compile documentation, issuing reports and work instructions, interpret standards and interface with customers and suppliers.

Some of following skills are preferred:

Qualifications and/or experience in Non-Destructive Testing, in particular in liquid penetrant, radiography, digital radiography, ultrasound and visual methods.Experience in Quality Control.Knowledge of the main welding processes, manufacturing of Al/Al, Al/CFRP composite panels, cold and hot forming and the main mechanical manufacturing processes.The knowledge and ability to apply and interpret codes, regulations, reference standards and parts acceptance criteria.Knowledge of technical drawing.Knowledge of normal office IT tools (Office) such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).

Place of work:

Turin (Italy)

Availability to medium-short trips (some days or weeks) in Italy, Europe and overseas

(USA mainly) is mandatory

Other characteristics:

Availability to occasionally work 3 shifts

Predisposition to team work, also beyond own specific perimeter and formal roles

Used to work by objectives

Quality-oriented mindset

Stretched towards continuous technological growth and improvement

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here, apply now!