NDT Physicist

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Hardware • Other • Energy
The Role
Develop and implement ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems and NDE methodologies for tubular goods. Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams, support field operations with scan plans, investigate inspection issues, and communicate technical findings through reports and presentations.
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Key Responsibilities

  • Develop ultrasonic and electromagnetic inspection systems for tubular goods.
  • Design and implement new procedures and methodologies for nondestructive testing.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineers on equipment design, manufacturing, and testing.
  • Investigate and resolve inspection challenges encountered in field operations.
  • Communicate technical findings and technical suggestions through detailed reports and presentations.
  • Support Operations with ultrasonic scan plans and address customer inquiries and technical issues.

Qualifications

  • 5–10 years of relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic (UT) nondestructive testing.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics (with specialization in ultrasound/NDT), or a related field.
  • Experience with phased array ultrasonic testing and/or electromagnetic inspection methods (e.g., magnetic flux leakage, eddy current) is preferred.
  • Experience in design, development of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems, and testing of NDE components and systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform both analytical and experimental research.
  • Working knowledge of programming languages and tools on PC (Windows or Linux) such as C, C++, C#, Python or JavaScript is highly desirable.
  • Familiarity with data acquisition, signal & image processing, electronics, ultrasonic probes, and instrumentation.
  • Knowledge of finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism 
  • Knowledge of computer vision or vision-language model for NDT or automation 
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as API, ASTM.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience with practical problem-solving methodologies.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of conducting independent research in a multidisciplinary environment.

Skills Required

  • 5-10 years relevant industrial experience in ultrasonic (UT) nondestructive testing
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics (specialization in ultrasound/NDT) or related field
  • Experience in design and development of nondestructive evaluation (NDE) systems and testing of NDE components and systems
  • Demonstrated ability to perform analytical and experimental research
  • Familiarity with phased array ultrasonic testing and/or electromagnetic inspection methods (magnetic flux leakage, eddy current)
  • Working knowledge of programming languages and tools (C, C++, C#, Python, JavaScript) on PC (Windows or Linux)
  • Familiarity with data acquisition, signal & image processing, electronics, ultrasonic probes, and instrumentation
  • Knowledge of finite element methods for ultrasound or electromagnetism
  • Knowledge of computer vision or vision-language models for NDT or automation
  • Knowledge of industry standards such as API and ASTM
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Self-motivated, innovative, and capable of conducting independent research in a multidisciplinary environment

NOV Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about NOV and has not been reviewed or approved by NOV.

  • Healthcare Strength — Company materials describe comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage alongside life/disability insurance, a global EAP, wellness resources, and paid parental leave; the company also states it pays most U.S. health plan premiums, which bolsters perceived value.
  • Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features auto‑enrollment, immediate vesting, and ongoing employer contributions; historical filings and comments point to a generally well‑regarded match even as exact formulas can change.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and widely cited decent PTO at hire are complemented by options like experience‑based vacation credit and a flexible holiday, creating a rounded time‑off offering in many U.S. roles.

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26,270 Employees

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NOV delivers technology-driven solutions to empower the global energy industry. For more than 150 years, NOV has pioneered innovations that enable its customers to safely produce abundant energy while minimizing environmental impact. The energy industry depends on NOV’s deep expertise and technology to continually improve oilfield operations and assist in efforts to advance the energy transition towards a more sustainable future. NOV powers the industry that powers the world.

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