Aerospace NDE Level II Inspector – Shifts Available

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation (3 weeks)

10+ paid holidays

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Level II Inspector in Hawthorne, CA, to perform surface and volumetric inspections across Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs. You will interpret findings, review drawings, and help optimize imaging techniques while supporting technique development and staff training.

The role requires Level II certification in ET/RT/UT-PAUT with NAS-410 or similar guidance, and experience in aerospace NDE. Overtime and weekend shifts available; base pay reflects grade and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate required.
• NDE Level II certification aligned with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in ET, RT, UT-I, or PAUT.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface or volumetric NDE inspections.
• Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and engineering.
• Interpret and review engineering drawings as required.
• Optimize and manipulate digital images for maximum clarity and accuracy.
• Support development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries.
• Assist in training and developing others within the team.
• Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes.

Skills

NDE Level II

ET

RT

UT-PAUT

AWS CWI

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Level II Inspector in Hawthorne, CA, to perform surface and volumetric inspections across Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs. You will interpret findings, review drawings, and help optimize imaging techniques while supporting technique development and staff training.

The role requires Level II certification in ET/RT/UT-PAUT with NAS-410 or similar guidance, and experience in aerospace NDE. Overtime and weekend shifts available; base pay reflects grade and experience.