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NDE Level II Inspector (Starship Mechanisms)

SpaceX· Starship Mechanisms Technicians
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Hawthorne, CA$25/hr - $35/hrfull-timePosted 4mo ago

About the role

NDE Level II Inspector for Starship Mechanisms on 1st shift, responsible for surface NDE inspections and supporting development of NDE techniques and training within SpaceX’s Starship program.

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 line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of: eddy current (ET), radiography (RT), digital radiography (DR), dye penetrant (PT), computed radiography (CR), phase array (PAUT), ultrasonic (UT), or ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW); OR 3+ years of inspection experience in aerospace/aviation/military or precision machined parts manufacturing OR completion of a certified NDE/NDT school or course

Skills

Required:NDE Level II certificationSurface NDE (VT/PT) inspectionsEngineering drawing interpretation
Nice to have:NDE technique developmentProblem-solving tools (PPS, 8D)Lean principles (5S, Kaizen)

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • access to a 401(k) retirement plan
  • short and long-term disability insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation and 10+ paid holidays per year
  • stock-based incentives and discretionary bonuses
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • various discounts and perks
Last updated Jul 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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