Starship NDE Inspector — Advanced Aerospace QA

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Inspector (Starship) to perform surface and volumetric inspections across Starship components. You will interpret findings, report to production and engineering, and review drawings to ensure quality.

The role includes developing inspection techniques for complex geometries and supporting R&D and team training efforts. Required: high school diploma and NDE Level II certification per ASNT NAS-410/DOD guidance in multiple methods; aerospace experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• NDE Level II certification per ASNT NAS-410/DOD guidance in listed methods is required or preferred.
• Experience in aerospace NDE is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface and volumetric NDE inspections.
• Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to teams.
• Review engineering drawings as needed.
• Develop NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries.
• Assist in training and developing others on the team.

Skills

NDE experience

Aerospace industry

Lean principles

Problem solving (PPS, 8D)

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

NDE Level II certification (ASNT NAS-410 DOD)

Tools

UTEX InspectionWare

NASA 5009 standards

AMS/AWS/ASME/ASTM standards

MS Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking an NDE Inspector (Starship) to perform surface and volumetric inspections across Starship components. You will interpret findings, report to production and engineering, and review drawings to ensure quality.

The role includes developing inspection techniques for complex geometries and supporting R&D and team training efforts. Required: high school diploma and NDE Level II certification per ASNT NAS-410/DOD guidance in multiple methods; aerospace experience is highly desirable.