Certified Welding Inspector, NDE (Launch)

SpaceX•Cape Canaveral, FL

About The Position

The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an 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.

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: 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)
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/or on weekends to meet critical deadlines if needed
Ability to pass Space Force background check for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg
Ability to travel to other SpaceX locations as needed (up to 50%)
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.

Nice To Haves

Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification
2+ years of experience as a Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Extensive knowledge of industry standards including ABS, AWS, and ASME
Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methodologies
Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in Eddy current (ET)

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
Use a computer to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of inspections, as well as for inter-office communications
Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work
Monitor welding processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and plasma arc welding (PAW) to ensure they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures
Verify and document welder qualifications
Verify the compliance of base metals with the applicable specifications
Appraise welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawing
Verify proper fit, cleanliness, and environmental conditions
Verify tack weld quality
Verify preheat and interpass temperatures
Assure the proper control and handling of welding consumables
Verify the interpass and final cleaning
Assure product conformity to drawings and specifications
Verify cleanliness and weld surface quality
Oversee NDT examinations, proof, and mechanical testing if required
Oversee repair activities
Verify the proper performance of post-weld heat treatments
Confirm adequate documentation of fabrication and inspection activities
Assist in training and developing of other teammates
Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
Conduct vendor surveillance audits of welding and inspection work as needed