Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist
At SpaceX, we're committed to pushing the boundaries of human exploration and development in space. As a Non-Destructive Evaluation Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality and safety of our spacecraft and equipment.
**Job Description:**
As an NDE Specialist, you will be responsible for performing surface and volumetric inspections of flight components and production assemblies. You will interpret and evaluate inspection results, communicate findings to production and engineering teams, and support the development of new inspection techniques for complex geometries. Your expertise will also be used to support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes.
**Responsibilities:**
* Perform surface and volumetric non-destructive evaluations (NDE) of flight components and production assemblies
* Interpret and evaluate inspection results, and communicate findings to production and engineering teams
* Support the development of new NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
* Assist in training and developing others on the team
**Qualifications:**
* 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), visual inspection (VT), computed radiography (CR), phase array (PAUT), ultrasonic (UT), ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW), or magnetic particle (MT)
* 2+ years of experience as a level II nondestructive evaluation/testing inspector
* Experience performing NDE testing within the aerospace industry
**Additional Requirements:**
* Must be able to lift 25lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, and walk
* Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends to meet critical deadlines if needed