NDE Inspector Trainee (Starship) - Temporary

The role

The NDE Inspector trainee will train to become qualified and certified in NDE applications. This person will perform NDE inspections, interpret engineering drawings, and report findings to production and engineering teams.

What you will do

• Train with multiple NDE Inspectors to gain on-the-job training
• Prepare for and pass certification examinations and practical tests
• Become certified in assigned NDE methods
• Perform NDE inspections with applicable methods
• Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
• Interpret and review engineering drawings
• Support development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
• Support research and development of future NDE technology
• Assist in training and developing others within the team

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• Stand up to 10 hours per day
• Sit up to 3 hours per day
• Push/Pull up to 75lbs. unassisted 2 hours or longer per day
• Overhead reach up to 1 hour per day
• Walk up to 3 hours per day
• Lift/Carry up to 50lbs. unassisted 2 hours or longer per day
• Climb ladder/stairs up to 6 hours per day
• Kneel/Crouch up to 3 hours per day
• Upper body twist up to 6 hours per day
• Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees up to 3 hours per day
• Capable of safely working at heights up to 500ft, in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator

Nice to have

• 2+ years of professional welding experience
• Certificate of completion in two or more NDE methods (PT or VT) from an NDE training program or school
• Nondestructive evaluation level I certification in ET, RT, DR, PT, VT, CR, PAUT, UT, UTSW, or MT
• Operational experience using one of the listed NDE methods for the inspection of weldments
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications
• Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM
• Experience with problem solving tools and techniques: practical problem solving (PPS), Eight Disciplines (8D)
• Basic understanding of lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement initiatives

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State
• May be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical

About the company

SpaceX is developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is exciting.