NDE Inspector (Starship)

SpaceX
Texas
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 2+ yearsEducation: high_schoolSkills: ["Communication","Problem-solving","Training"]

Perform surface and volumetric nondestructive evaluation (NDE) inspections for Starship flight components and production assemblies. Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams, including reviewing engineering drawings. Support development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries and help with R&D for system qualification and certification. Assist with training and continuous improvement across the Starship NDE Operations organization.

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NDE Inspector (Starship)

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Job Summary

Perform surface and volumetric nondestructive evaluation (NDE) inspections for Starship flight components and production assemblies. Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams, including reviewing engineering drawings. Support development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries and help with R&D for system qualification and certification. Assist with training and continuous improvement across the Starship NDE Operations organization.
Location: Texas
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Perform surface and volumetric NDE inspections of flight components and production assemblies.
  • •Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report NDE findings to production and engineering teams.
  • •Interpret and review engineering drawings as required.
  • •Support development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries.
  • •Support R&D for system qualification and certification, and assist in training and developing others on the team.

Key Requirements

  • •High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
  • •Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification aligned with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of the listed NDE methods (ET, RT, DR, PT, VT, CR, PAUT, UT, UTSW, MT).
  • •2+ years of experience as a Level II nondestructive evaluation/testing inspector.
  • •Experience performing NDE testing within the aerospace industry.
  • •American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
Experience:2+ yearsAerospace industryManufacturing
Education:High School
Skills:CommunicationProblem-solvingTraining
Certifications:Nondestructive Evaluation Level II (ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance)American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE)Eddy current (ET)Radiography (RT)Digital radiography (DR)Dye penetrant (PT)Visual inspection (VT)Computed radiography (CR)Phase array (PAUT)Ultrasonic (UT)Ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW)Magnetic particle (MT)UTEX InspectionWareMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ExcelNASA 5009AMSAWS/ASMEASTMPractical Problem Solving (PPS)

Company Brief

SpaceX
Designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft for commercial and government customers, aiming to reduce space transportation costs and enable human life on Mars through reusable launch vehicles and integrated space systems.
Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Valuation: Hectocorn (USD 100B+)
Funding: Series E+
Headquarters: Hawthorne, United States
Founded: 2002
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