NDE Inspector – Digital Radiography for Starship

SPACE EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGIES CORP; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Inspector (Starship) to perform surface and volumetric inspections, interpret results, and communicate with engineering teams. The role includes reviewing drawings and supporting technique development for complex geometries in the Starship program.

Ideal candidates have an NDT Level II certification, aerospace NDE experience, and the ability to train others while working with MS Office and inspection software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• NDT Level II certification in RT/DR/ET/PT/VT/CR/UT/PAUT/UTSW/MT per ASNT NAS-410 or DOD guidance.
• Experience with aerospace NDE methods and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface and volumetric NDE inspections.
• Report findings to production and engineering teams.
• Review engineering drawings as needed.
• Develop NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries.
• Assist in system qualification and certification testing.
• Help train teammates.

Skills

NDE problem solving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Microsoft Office familiarity

Lean principles awareness

Education

High school diploma

NDT Level II certification (ASNT/NAS-410/DOD)

Tools

UTEX InspectionWare

NASA 5009 standards

AMS/AWS/ASME/ASTM standards

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Inspector (Starship) to perform surface and volumetric inspections, interpret results, and communicate with engineering teams. The role includes reviewing drawings and supporting technique development for complex geometries in the Starship program.

Ideal candidates have an NDT Level II certification, aerospace NDE experience, and the ability to train others while working with MS Office and inspection software.