NDE Inspector Trainee (Starship)

SpaceX • TX

95d

About The Position

An NDE Inspector trainee position at SpaceX sits within the NDE Operations team. The purpose of this role is to train effectively and quickly to become qualified and certified across needed NDE applications. A successful individual in this role is studious, autonomous, and motivated to start a career within nondestructive evaluation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Completion of a comprehensive nondestructive evaluation training program; OR 1+ years of experience at SpaceX AND is graded as a level 3 welder or higher

Nice To Haves

• 2+ years of professional welding experience
• Certificate of completion in two or more of the following NDE methods from an NDE training program or school: Liquid penetrant (PT) or visual inspection (VT) in line with ASNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance
• Nondestructive evaluation level I 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)
• Operational experience using one of the listed NDE methods for the inspection of weldments
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel
• Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM
• Experience with problem solving tools and techniques: practical problem solving (PPS), Eight Disciples (8D)
• Basic understanding of lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement initiatives

Responsibilities

• Studiously train with multiple NDE Inspectors to gain on-the-job training (OJT)
• Leverage OJT and self-study to effectively prepare for and pass certification examinations and practical tests
• Become certified in necessary and assigned NDE methods
• Perform NDE inspections with the applicable NDE methods
• 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 future NDE technology for operational improvements
• Assist in training and developing others within the team

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees