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Certified Welding Inspector, NDE (Launch)

SpaceX· Launch NDE - East
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Cape Canaveral, FLFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

NDE Operations at SpaceX seeking a Certified Welding Inspector, NDE (Launch) to perform and oversee welding inspections across Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Raptor programs, contribute to continuous improvement, and support NDE techniques for complex geometries.

Responsibilities

  • Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment/structure meets acceptance criteria of codes, standards, or documents
  • Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with drawing requirements
  • Use a computer to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of inspections and for inter-office communications
  • Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work
  • Monitor welding processes (GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, PAW) to ensure adherence to qualified procedures
  • Verify and document welder qualifications
  • Verify the compliance of base metals with applicable specifications
  • Appraise welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawings
  • Verify proper fit, cleanliness, and environmental conditions
  • Verify tack weld quality
  • Verify preheat and interpass temperatures
  • Assure proper control and handling of welding consumables
  • Verify interpass and final cleaning
  • Assure product conformity to drawings and specifications
  • Verify cleanliness and weld surface quality
  • Oversee NDT examinations, proof, and mechanical testing if required
  • Oversee repair activities
  • Verify proper performance of post-weld heat treatments
  • Confirm adequate documentation of fabrication and inspection activities
  • Assist in training and developing other teammates
  • Support development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
  • Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
  • Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
  • Conduct vendor surveillance audits of welding and inspection work as needed

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of the following methods: Radiography (RT), digital radiography (DR), dye penetrant (PT), visual inspection (VT), computed radiography (CR), phase array (PAUT), ultrasonic (UT), ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW), or magnetic particle (MT)

Skills

Required:NDE Level II certificationWelding inspectionCodes and standards interpretation
Nice to have:NDE techniques
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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