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NDE Level II Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (Starship Mechanisms) - 1st Shift

SpaceX· Starship Mechanisms Technicians
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Hawthorne, CA$25/hr - $60/hrFull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

NDE Level II Inspector for Starship Mechanisms supporting surface NDE inspections and development of inspection techniques, with responsibilities spanning interpretation of drawings, reporting findings, and training.

Responsibilities

  • Perform surface NDE inspections, including but not limited to VT and PT
  • Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams
  • Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
  • Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
  • Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes
  • Assist in training and developing others on the team

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in ET, RT, DR, PT, CR, PAUT, UT, or UTSW per ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance; OR 3+ years of aerospace/military/precision machined parts inspection experience; OR completion of a certified NDE/NDT course

Skills

Required:NDE methods (ET, RT, DR, PT, CR, PAUT, UT, UTSW)Interpreting engineering drawingsDocumentation & reporting

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock options or cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation (3 weeks) and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Other discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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