SpaceX

Overview

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars, and the NDE operations organization is committed to providing high-quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The NDE Level II Inspector role involves a diverse range of inspection types across the Starship program.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface NDE inspections, including but not limited to VT and PT.
• Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams.
• Interpret and review engineering drawings as required.
• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries.
• Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes.
• Assist in training and developing others on the team.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of the specified methods or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of inspection experience in aerospace, aviation, military, or precision machined parts manufacturing environment.
• Completion of a certified NDE/NDT school or course is acceptable.
• Additional NDE Level II certifications are preferred.
• Experience using NDE methods for the inspection of weldments, forgings, or castings is preferred.
• 2+ years of experience as a level II nondestructive evaluation/testing inspector is preferred.
• Experience performing NDE testing within the aerospace industry is preferred.
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) is preferred.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications are preferred.
• Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and Maraging steel is preferred.
• Knowledge of UTEX InspectionWare software or equivalent is preferred.
• Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards is preferred.
• Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM standards is preferred.
• Experience with problem solving tools and techniques including practical problem solving (PPS) and eight disciplines (8D) is preferred.
• Basic understanding of Lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement initiative is preferred.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• 1st shift (Monday - Friday): 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM.
• Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl and maneuver in tight spaces.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time - 8 hours min.