NDE Engineer: Advanced Inspection & Data Solutions

Starlink; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Long-term incentives

Bonuses

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Engineer to advance nondestructive evaluation for flight-critical hardware in Hawthorne, CA. You will develop inspection solutions, prototype sensor systems, and collaborate across vehicle programs to ensure quality and reliability.

The role requires at least a bachelor's in engineering/physics/CS and hands-on NDE exposure; preferred candidates may hold advanced degrees and experience with ultrasonic, eddy current, and digital radiography methods, along with data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, physics, or computer science.
• 1+ years of hands-on technical engineering experience.
• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline (preferred).
• Knowledge of a variety of NDE techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, digital radiography testing, etc.
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and mathematical optimization.
• Understanding of hardware and software development and validation process.
• Familiarity with JIRA or similar task/feature tracking systems.
• Knowledge of automation, including robotics.
• Experience with software and automation coding (LabVIEW, Python, C#, SQL).
• Ability to multitask, from developing technologies, project management, and training people throughout the introduction of multiple productive solutions, from inception and R&D to full-volume production.
• Experience with problem solving tools and techniques: Practical Problem Solving, 8D etc.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver advanced nondestructive evaluation inspection solutions.
• Design, prototype, and implement nondestructive sensor systems to solve manufacturing quality problems.
• Interface with vehicle engineering across all programs to align on inspection requirements and capabilities, feasibility, designing parts for inspectability, inspection method selection, interpretation and evaluation of data.
• Prototype early inspection development and bench-top validation to reduce risk for new technologies.
• Interface with vendors, tooling, and automation groups to define requirements, manage projects through to delivery.
• Support targets and goals such as nondestructive automation initiatives, increased probability of detection, reduced cycle time, right-first-time manufacture/assembly, and indication/defect reduction.
• Develop technology in emerging nondestructive methodologies.
• Support NDE specialists with the development, qualification, and deployment of new inspection processes (gauge R&R, PODs), including documentation and training.
• Be able to present risk/performance analysis and recommendations to cross-functional teams, including executives.
• Manage priorities and support a host of projects simultaneously.
• Define integration test plans for hardware products or software features with integration milestones that align with the program timeline.
• Drive cross-functional nondestructive design and analysis discussions with electrical, software, manufacturing, and vehicle design teams.
• Develop data collection and analysis pipeline at all stages of the project.
• Understand and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment.
• Use field data to improve the design and performance of NDE systems.

Skills

NDE techniques

LabVIEW

Python

C#

Statistical modeling

Machine learning

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/physics/CS

Master’s or PhD in engineering

Tools

JIRA

LabVIEW

Python

SQL

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Engineer to advance nondestructive evaluation for flight-critical hardware in Hawthorne, CA. You will develop inspection solutions, prototype sensor systems, and collaborate across vehicle programs to ensure quality and reliability.

The role requires at least a bachelor's in engineering/physics/CS and hands-on NDE exposure; preferred candidates may hold advanced degrees and experience with ultrasonic, eddy current, and digital radiography methods, along with data