NDT Subject Matter Expert – Laser Shearography (Level II / Level III) remote job
The NDT Subject Matter Expert job is a remote contract role for Level II and Level III inspectors who work with laser shearography. You would read fringe patterns by hand, judge composite defects for an aerospace inspection project and explain each call in writing.
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Role facts, as shown on the listing
- Pay
- $40–$100 per hour
- Taken from the listing's pay field; the written description does not repeat a rate.
- Our arithmetic on the listed ranges: the midpoint here is $70 an hour, tied for the lowest of the 12 Engineering & science roles on this site; midpoints there run from $70 to $250.
- Hours
- Not stated in the listing
- Location
- Remote
- Contract
- Contractor
- Openings
- 2 (as listed)
- Listed
- 3 Nov 2026
- Checked
- 6 Nov 2026
- Laser Shearography
- Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
- ASNT Level II / III
- Composite Materials Inspection
- Defect Evaluation
- Optical Interferometry
What the work involves
- Analyze laser shearography data by hand, including fringe patterns and interferograms, to find and characterize composite defects.
- Review technical case papers, test logs and inspection limits for aerospace applications against NDT standards.
- Document defect types, severity and likely effect on composite structures, with the reasons for each decision.
- Write detailed feedback on inspection findings, doing all assessments without AI tools.
Before you apply: what the listing asks for
Listed as preferred
- Current ASNT, NAS 410 or ISO 9712 Level II or Level III certification in laser shearography or a related NDT method.
- Extensive hands-on shearography experience, especially in aerospace or advanced composite inspection.
- Skill in reading fringe patterns and optical interferometry data for defect evaluation.
- Strong analytical, root-cause and reporting skills within strict aerospace standards; direct inspection or review experience is highly valued.
The listing sets no separate list of required qualifications.
Who this is not for
Not a fit if you depend on AI-assisted inspection; the listing says every assessment is completed manually, without AI tools.
Questions about this role
Which certifications does the listing name?
ASNT, NAS 410 and ISO 9712 Level II or Level III certification, listed as preferred.
What does the NDT shearography job pay?
The listing's pay field shows $40 to $100 per hour. The description gives no rate or weekly hours.
Which materials are involved?
Composite materials and structures in aerospace applications.
Source: the role's job listing on micro1. Facts were checked on 6 Nov 2026; the description above is condensed and reworded by us. Confirm details on the original listing before you apply.