NDE Inspector Trainee

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

NDE INSPECTOR TRAINEE (STARSHIP) - TEMPORARY

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.

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 the 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

POSITION DETAILS:

This is a temporary position with SpaceX for the duration stated, subject to change with minimal notice based on business needs. Temporary employees who successfully complete the assignment may be eligible for conversion to full-time roles.

• LENGTH OF POSITION: 3 months
• LOCATION: Brownsville, TX
• SHIFT: Must be available for all shifts (day shift, 6 AM - 6 PM or night shift, 6 PM - 6 AM), overtime and weekends as the schedule varies depending on site operational needs; flexibility is required

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• 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)