NDE Level II Inspector - Multiple Shifts
Required skills
- ASNT TC-1A
- NAS-410
- DOD guidance
Nice to have
- Aerospace industry
- NASA 5009 standards
- AMS
- AWS/ASME
- ASTM
- Lean principles
Role summary
SpaceX's NDE Operations team seeks a Level II Inspector to perform high-quality inspections on flight components and production assemblies across Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs. Responsibilities include performing surface and volumetric NDE inspections, interpreting findings, reviewing engineering drawings, optimizing digital images, and supporting the development of inspection techniques. The role also involves assisting in training and R&D for system qualification. Basic qualifications require a high school diploma and NDE Level II certification in ET, RT, UT-I, or PAUT. Preferred qualifications include additional NDE certifications, 2+ years of experience, aerospace industry experience, and familiarity with advanced materials and problem-solving tools.
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.
The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary 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, and Starship program. You have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement to execute on the mission to make humanity interplanetary.
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Pay range:NDE Level II Inspector/Grade 1: $25.00 - $35.00/hour NDE Level II Inspector/Grade 2: $30.00 - $40.00/hour NDE Level II Inspector/Grade 3: $35.00 - $45.00/hour NDE Level II Inspector/Grade 4: $43.00 - $54.00/hour NDE Level II Inspector/Grade 5: $50.00 - $60.00/hour Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short & long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation & will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an 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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.
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