NDE Level II Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (Starship Mechanisms) - 1st Shift
Hawthorne, CAfull time
On Site
mid
$52k–$73k
H1B: no
SpaceX The NDE Level II Inspector performs surface nondestructive evaluations including VT and PT for Starship mechanisms. They interpret inspection results, support technique development, and assist in training within the NDE operations team.
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
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 OR completion of a certified NDE/NDT school or course
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
