Research Associate – Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE)

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a hands‑on Research Associate to perform advanced non‑destructive inspection techniques on mission‑critical launch vehicle and spacecraft components, supporting senior staff in technique development, data collection, and laboratory maintenance. The role contributes to mission assurance for USSF, NRO, and commercial space programs while offering exposure to state‑of‑the‑art NDI methods and materials characterization.