Aerospace Welding Inspector — Night Shift (CWI)

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Welding Inspector Specialist for night shift in Brownsville, TX. You will ensure weld quality across structural and piping components, interpret codes, document acceptance, and recommend repairs in alignment with ASME/AWS standards and ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting NDE/UT inspections, developing welding procedure specifications, and maintaining accurate data entry to support manufacturing on site. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• 3+ years of experience in weld inspection.
• 5+ years of experience in structural or pipe fabrication and welding.
• Experience with nondestructive examination (NDE) methodologies and UT inspections.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment meets acceptance criteria.
• Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with drawings.
• Use a computer to compile and submit data on weld acceptance or rejection.
• Recommend and approve repairs; perform visual inspections of completed work.
• Select or develop welding procedure specifications (WPS) and complete welder qualification records.
• Apply industry standards or internal requirements to inspections.
• Use theodolite and other tools to assist and confirm layout.
• Perform other related duties to ensure an efficient work environment.

Skills

CWI certification

Weld inspection experience

NDE methods knowledge

UT inspections experience

Reading drawings

Tools

ASNT Level II MT

ASNT Level II UT

ASNT Level II VT

AWS/ASME standards knowledge

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Welding Inspector Specialist for night shift in Brownsville, TX. You will ensure weld quality across structural and piping components, interpret codes, document acceptance, and recommend repairs in alignment with ASME/AWS standards and ITAR requirements.

Responsibilities include conducting NDE/UT inspections, developing welding procedure specifications, and maintaining accurate data entry to support manufacturing on site. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.