NDE Level II Inspector (Starship Mechanisms)

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

Requirements

• 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
• Completion of a certified NDE/NDT school or course

Qualifications

• 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

Shift Times

• 1st shift (Monday - Friday): 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Compensation And Benefits

• Pay range: Level 1: $25.00 - $35.00/hour
• Level 2: $30.00 - $40.00/hour
• Level 3: $35.00 - $45.00/hour
• Level 4: $43.00 - $54.00/hour
• Level 5: $50.00 - $60.00/hour

Additional Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Variety of other discounts and perks
• Accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year

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.

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.