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SpaceX · 1 month ago

NDE Level II Inspector (Starship Mechanisms) - 1st Shift

Hawthorne, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$29/hr - $38/hr

3+ years exp

SpaceX is dedicated to developing technologies for human exploration of Mars. The NDE Level II Inspector will be responsible for conducting high-quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and supporting the development of inspection techniques.

Advanced MaterialsAerospaceManufacturingNational SecuritySpace Travel

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Qualification

Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certificationNDE methods experienceAerospace industry experienceAWS Certified Welding InspectorUTEX InspectionWare knowledgeLean principles understandingBasic computer skillsProblem solving tools knowledgeAMS standardsNASA 5009 standards

Required

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 following methods: eddy current (ET), radiography (RT), digital radiography (DR), dye penetrant (PT), computed radiography (CR), phase array (PAUT), ultrasonic (UT), or ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW); OR 3+ years of inspection experience in an aerospace, aviation, military or a precision machined parts manufacturing environment

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

Preferred

Additional nondestructive evaluation Level II certifications in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance

Experience using one of the listed NDE methods for the inspection of weldments, forgings, or castings

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)

Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications

Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, Inconel, Monel, titanium, and Maraging steel (super alloys)

Knowledge of UTEX InspectionWare software or equivalent

Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards

Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, standards

Experience with problem solving tools and techniques including: practical problem solving (PPS), and eight disciplines (8D)

Basic understanding of Lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement initiative