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Manager, NDE Operations (Starship Mechanisms)

SpaceX· Starship Mechanisms Technicians
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Hawthorne, CA$140k - $180kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Lead the Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Operations team focused on inspecting Starship mechanisms, components, and welding build centers to produce large stainless-steel structures and sub-assemblies for orbital and interplanetary rocket stages. Drive quality, process improvements, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic SpaceX environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the team of NDE supervisors, specialists, and inspectors across multiple NDE resource centers in production teams
  • Identify process improvements and drive lean, efficient operations with metrics and goals
  • Assess employee performance and ensure training plans for career growth and SpaceX needs
  • Collaborate with NDE Engineering, Production, Build Reliability, and Design Engineering to achieve company goals
  • Develop team-wide metrics and ensure accountability for execution and continuous improvement
  • Manage capital and operational expenditures for the NDE Operations team
  • Maintain a positive, safe, and healthy work environment aligned with SpaceX culture and values

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 5+ years of professional experience in an NDE or quality-focused organization
  • 3+ years leading inspectors in an operations/manufacturing environment

Skills

Required:NDE leadershipQuality managementCross-functional collaboration

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives (stock or long-term cash awards)
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • 3 weeks of paid vacation with 10+ paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick leave per company policy
Last updated Aug 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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