NDI - Engineering Technician (Radiography)
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The Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician supports rotorcraft design, development, testing, production, and sustainment through radiography and other inspection activities. The role develops and approves casting radiography techniques, evaluates supplier processes, and performs computer-aided tomography inspections. It also supports manufacturing and supplier assessments across Commercial and Military programs. The position is onsite at Bell’s Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, Texas.
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NDI - Engineering Technician (Radiography)
Description
We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you
This position is onsite at our Drive Systems Center in Grand Prairie, TX.
Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician (across multiple levels)
Bring your experience and ideas to provide specialized support through all phases of rotorcraft design, development, test, and sustainment activities for Commercial and Military programs. You will be responsible for NDE related process specifications, development, fabrication and implementation of inspection procedures, and development of new and/or unique inspection methods. You’ll collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, engineering to support production.
What you’ll be doing as a Non-Destructive Evaluation Technician
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Coordinating, developing, and approving casting radiography techniques.
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Reviewing supplier First Article Inspection (FAI) radiography submissions.
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Performing supplier radiography process and personnel evaluations for both film and digital methods.
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Developing, executing, and analyzing computer‑aided tomography (CT) inspections for various rotorcraft components.
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Representing Bell at industry committee meetings and conferences.
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Developing procedures and performing inspections for structural test components, flight test programs, NDE troubleshooting for fielded fleet issues, and on‑site supplier NDE assessments.
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Supporting manufacturing inspection activities.
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Assisting manufacturing with radiography of production parts for FOD detection and program‑specific requirements.
Qualifications
What you need to be successful
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High School diploma or equivalent. Associates Degree, preferred.
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Minimum of 2 years radiology experience
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NAS 410 Level II or III certification in Radiographic Testing (RT).
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Experience with multiple radiographic methods, including film, digital, and/or computer aided tomography
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Knowledge regarding aerospace specifications and quality requirements
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Knowledge related to the inspection of castings.
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Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal customers and outside suppliers.
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Foundry experience and knowledge of foundry practices and inspection requirements for sand and investment castings, preferred
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Additional methods such as Penetrant Inspection (PI), Ultrasonic Inspection (UT) and Eddy-current Testing (ET) are beneficial.
What we offer you in return
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You'll be off every other Friday with out 9/80 work schedule
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80 hours of Personal Time Off (PTO)
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120 hours Vacation time
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12-13 paid holidays per year
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6 weeks parental leave
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Tuition reimbursement
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Competitive salary
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Comprehensive health insurance
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On-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor
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Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups
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And so much more
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EEO Statement
Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Recruiting Company: Bell Textron Inc. Primary Location: US-Texas-Fort Worth Job Function: Engineering Schedule: Full-time Job Level: Individual Contributor Job Type: Standard Shift: First Shift Relocation: Available Travel: Yes, 15 % of the Time Job Posting: 11/05/2026 Job Number: 346142
How this job compares
Set against the 1,927 open Engineering Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Texas median$70–119K/yr53 salary ranges
- Texas median$33–58/hr78 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 186 open Engineering Technician jobs in Texas and 1,927 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Engineering Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (1,482 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a high school diploma; 756 of the 1,927 open Engineering Technician jobs (39%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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