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Role Title: Senior Advanced NDT and Imaging Specialist
Role Type: Contractor
Location: Global-Remote
Job Type: Contractor (~10 hours per week)
Schedule: Flexible-you choose the hours and days you work, including weekends if desired
our partner is engaging Senior Advanced NDT and Imaging Specialists to participate in a customer's advanced inspection and data interpretation project. In this role, you'll apply your expertise to help train next-generation AI systems. Your work will shape how models learn, reason, and perform through high-quality, real-world input. No prior experience in AI is required — your domain knowledge is what matters.
Scope of Work
- Review and interpret diverse NDT data sets, including industrial CT volumes, X-ray images, ultrasonic scans, shearography data, and fiber optic inspection records.
- Provide detailed written assessments and dispositions for inspection records, explaining findings and the rationale behind each decision.
- Deliver feedback on imaging quality, detection limits, and potential false positives or negatives in complex inspection scenarios.
- Apply standards knowledge (ASNT, NAS 410, EN 4179) to ensure evaluations align with industry best practices and regulatory compliance.
- Document expert recommendations and insights to support annotation, labeling, and model development tasks.
- Collaborate asynchronously through clear written and verbal communications to refine project deliverables and address technical queries.
Preferred Qualifications
- 7+ years of advanced experience in NDT, with Level II or Level III certifications in industrial CT, X-ray, ultrasonic, shearography, or fiber optic inspection.
- Proven track record interpreting real-world inspection data in industries such as aerospace, nuclear, automotive, battery, composites, or tire manufacturing.
- ASNT, NAS 410, or EN 4179 certification (required).
- Expertise in specialist imaging modalities, including EPRI-qualified nuclear UT analysis, composite and battery inspection, or tire NDT.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for documenting findings and collaborating remotely.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to technical evaluations and reporting.
- Familiarity with digital platforms or remote collaboration tools a plus.
This is a 100% remote contract role, open to applicants worldwide in the countries the employer accepts.
