1099 consultant · ~200–960 hrs per funded award · $50–$110/hr · Remote (U.S.)

NDT Level III and POD Study Lead

Lead the probability-of-detection study that shows our automated defect calls on radiographic, CT and ultrasonic data find flaws as reliably as a qualified inspector.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~200–960 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Design and lead the POD study for automated defect calls on RT, CT and UT data, both hit/miss and signal-response, with a90 and a90/95 per MIL-HDBK-1823A
Plan model-assisted POD using simulated flaws, and tell us where simulation can stand in for physical specimens and where it cannot
Review where the software should decide on its own and where it should hand an indication to a Level II inspector
Help us fit the output into a real depot or OEM inspection workflow, and check our claims about detection performance before they reach the Government

Required qualifications

ASNT NDT Level III in RT or UT (or both), or an equivalent certification under NAS 410 or EN 4179
Hands-on experience designing or running a probability-of-detection study under MIL-HDBK-1823A
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Depot, OEM or aerospace NDI shop experience
Automated or assisted defect recognition, or NDE data in DICONDE format
Model-assisted POD with simulation tools such as CIVA or comparable
DoD inspection program experience

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $50–$110 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 200–960 hours per funded award, fully remote. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — NDT Level III and POD Study Lead

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the POD study or NDT program most like this role: the method (RT, CT, UT or other), the parts and flaw types, whether the analysis was hit/miss or signal-response, the a90 and a90/95 results, your role, and what the study changed. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $50–$110 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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