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NDE Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

SpaceX· Starship NDE - Launch
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StarbaseFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

NDE Inspector role at SpaceX Starship, focusing on high-quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies, with broad exposure to various inspection types and opportunities for continuous improvement and mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment/structure meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or document
  • Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing requirements
  • Use a computer to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of inspections, as well as for inter-office communications
  • Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work
  • Monitor welding processes such as GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, SMAW, and PAW to ensure they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures
  • Verify and document welder qualifications
  • Verify the compliance of base metals with the applicable specifications
  • Appraise welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawing
  • Verify proper fit, cleanliness, and environmental conditions
  • Verify tack weld quality
  • Verify preheat and interpass temperatures
  • Assure the proper control and handling of welding consumables
  • Verify the 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 the proper performance of post-weld heat treatments
  • Confirm adequate documentation of fabrication and inspection activities
  • Assist in training and developing of other teammates
  • Support the 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
  • Current American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification

Skills

Required:AWS CWI certification
Nice to have:NDE methods (radiography, UT, MT, PT, VT, PAUT, CR, RT, etc.)
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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