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NDE SPECIALIST, EDDY CURRENT (STARSHIP) - LEVEL III
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Inspection Responsibilities (25% of time)
- Perform inspections on flight and GSE hardware.
- Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering.
- Interpret and review engineering drawings as required.
- Continuously improve the safety and reliability of the operations environment.
- Specialist Responsibilities (75% of time)
- Own the improvement and execution of the training program for the relevant method.
- Operate as the first point of contact for technique-based questions from inspectors and engineering.
- Work with engineering (design, NDE, and manufacturing) on process improvements including descopes, inspection reliability evaluation/improvement, and rollout of development projects. This necessitates a strong relationship and collaboration with NDE engineering.
- Own the equipment reliability strategy and execution for the relevant method.
- Perform technical interviews of NDE Inspector candidates.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key external vendors.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
- Level III ASNT/NAS-410 in Eddy Current (ET).
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- 5+ years of experience as an NDE Inspector with Eddy Current (ET).
- Capable of influencing partner teams and peers to unify to a common vision.
- Competent with computer skills: Warp Applications (Shop Floor, XFiles, and Manufacturing Planning) and Microsoft (Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point).
- Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards, AMS, AWS / ASME, ASTM etc.
- Capable of performing root cause analysis on suspect inspection escapes.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist.
- Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends if needed.
- Must be willing to travel as needed (10% - 20%).
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to [email protected].
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- Level III ASNT/NAS-410 in Eddy Current (ET)
SpaceX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity grants are a core part of total compensation, with periodic company-run tender offers that create liquidity before any public listing. These mechanisms can make the equity component feel materially valuable in practice.
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Healthcare Strength — The package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, with on-site clinics and health resources at major sites. This breadth of coverage is presented as a strong element of the offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Major locations feature on-site amenities such as fitness facilities, food/coffee, clinics, and other conveniences. These lifestyle perks enhance day-to-day value alongside cash and equity.
SpaceX Insights
What We Do
SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. SpaceX has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the only private company ever to return a spacecraft from low-Earth orbit, which it first accomplished in December 2010. The company made history again in May 2012 when its Dragon spacecraft attached to the International Space Station, exchanged cargo payloads, and returned safely to Earth — a technically challenging feat previously accomplished only by governments. Since then Dragon has delivered cargo to and from the space station multiple times, providing regular cargo resupply missions for NASA.
