NDT Level II Technician

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors.

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

The NDT Technician is responsible for performing nondestructive testing examinations, interpreting and evaluating results, preparing written NDT reports, and developing NDT procedures and work instructions. This position requires certification in one or more NDT methods and demonstrated experience in technical writing for NDT procedures in accordance with applicable codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain NDT procedures, techniques, and work instructions in accordance with applicable codes, standards, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Perform NDT examinations, interpret and evaluate results, and prepare clear, accurate inspection reports and supporting documentation.
• Support development and qualification of WPSs and PQRs, including weld process qualification and evaluation of new welding processes.
• Interpret applicable construction, welding, fabrication, and inspection codes to establish appropriate examination and acceptance requirements.
• Develop inspection methodologies and support production troubleshooting, root-cause investigations, and resolution of weld and fabrication quality issues.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, manufacturing, welding, and quality teams while providing technical guidance and mentorship to NDT personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Education requirement – High School Diploma and Professional Certifications or demonstration of ability.
• Minimum years of experience – 7+ years

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment, with a resourceful approach to delivering under tight timelines or budget constraints.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or CWS
• Strong fabrication background
• Structural and piping experience
• Welding process knowledge
• Strong communication skills
• Hands-on technical experience

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits:

The hourly rate range for this role is $35 to $52 per hour.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.