SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP is hiring: NDE Inspector, Level II Visual In

Overview

Cape Canaveral, FL

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

NDE Inspector, Level II Visual Inspection - Night Shift

The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, interdisciplinary team that is committed to providing high-quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The breadth of exposure as an NDE Level II Inspector is immense, as the organization is responsible for a large diversity of inspection types across Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Raptor programs. You will have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement to execute on the mission to make humanity interplanetary.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment/structure meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or document
• Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements
• Verify welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with the drawing
• Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
• Use a computer to compile and submit data on acceptance or rejection of inspections, as well as for inter-office communications
• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
• Monitor welding processes such as GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and PAW to ensure they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures
• Verify and document welder qualifications
• Assist in training and developing of other teammates

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A or NAS-410 in visual inspection (VT)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 2+ years of experience as a Level II nondestructive evaluation/testing inspector
• Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in two of the following methods: RT, DR, PT, VT, CR, PAUT, UT, UTSW, or MT
• Knowledge of industry standards including ABS, AWS, and ASME
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, inconel, monel, titanium, and maraging steel
• Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards
• Basic understanding of Lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement

Additional Requirements

• Willing to obtain AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
• Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time
• Ability to work one of the following shifts:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 4:30am
  • Sunday - Thursday: 8:00pm - 6:30am
  • Tuesday - Saturday: 6:00pm - 4:30am
  • Tuesday - Saturday: 8:00pm - 6:30am
• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk
• Willing to work overtime and on weekends to meet critical deadlines
• Willing to work at heights with equipment such as boom-lifts, scissor lifts, and aerial platforms
• Must comply with U.S. export regulations (ITAR) as applicable

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment is based on merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should contact EEOCompliance@spacex.com.