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NDT Advanced Services Operator | Government

Houston, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

Role at a Glance

The NDT Advanced Ultrasonic Specialist is on the front lines of our industrial inspections. This position plays a key role in ensuring customer needs are met by providing inspections for in-field robotic products at foundries, forges and shipyards. When not in the field, this position will work hand in hand with software and hardware engineers to develop and harden robotic solutions to manufacturing and shipbuilding problems.

What you will do

  • Make sure to follow all safety policies in the field and shop as well as identify potential safety hazards

  • Oversee and operate robotic inspection equipment and ensure data integrity in industrial environments

  • Ensure highest customer satisfaction through effective communication and job execution

  • Work with cross functional teams to develop solutions involving NDE

  • Complete various administrative functions including expense reports, time sheets, and other paperwork covering activities in the field

  • Participate in the training process for NDT professionals

  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of technical details of company service offerings and tools

  • Maintain compliance with all customer required background check and drug screening requirements

About You

  • Must have Level II PAUT certification.

  • 5+ year experience working in downstream oil and gas or shipbuilding

  • Strong reporting and documentation experience

  • Experience with AUT

  • Experience with ToFD preferred but not required

  • Experience in a lead technician role is preferred

  • Ability to travel 75% of the time and up to 90% during peak times

  • Ability to meet physical requirements

  • A team player that is proud of what Gecko has to offer and represents the company with enthusiasm at customer sites.

  • Possession of or ability to obtain a valid TWIC card.

  • This job operates in multiple environments, including a machine shop, and field work performed in OSHA-confined spaces, at heights, and in multiple weather conditions including heat, rain, and cold.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About Gecko Robotics

Gecko Robotics

Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Gecko Robotics is a rapidly growing defense and industrial technology company specializing in advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and predictive maintenance solutions for critical infrastructure. The company develops wall-climbing robots and AI-powered software platforms capable of inspecting and analyzing complex assets such as military ships, power plants, manufacturing facilities, and defense infrastructure. By combining robotics with data analytics, Gecko Robotics helps organizations identify structural issues, reduce maintenance costs, and improve operational readiness.

Gecko Robotics has become increasingly prominent within the U.S. defense sector through partnerships with the U.S. Navy, Department of Defense, and major defense contractors. Its technology is used to inspect and maintain naval vessels, shipyards, and strategic infrastructure more efficiently and safely than traditional inspection methods. The company’s flagship software platform, Cantilever®, integrates inspection data into digital twins and predictive analytics systems, enabling military and industrial operators to make faster, data-driven maintenance and operational decisions. As defense modernization accelerates, Gecko Robotics is positioned at the intersection of AI, autonomy, and national security innovation.

The company offers career opportunities across engineering, software development, robotics, artificial intelligence, data science, operations, and defense program management. Gecko Robotics is known for attracting talent interested in solving complex national security and industrial challenges using cutting-edge technology. Employees often work on projects involving autonomous systems, machine learning, infrastructure resilience, and defense readiness, making the company an appealing destination for professionals seeking careers in next-generation defense technology and dual-use innovation.

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