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NDE Inspector Trainee (Starship) - Temporary

SpaceX· Starship NDE - Production
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Brownsville, TXtemporaryPosted 2mo ago

About the role

NDE Inspector trainee position within SpaceX's NDE Operations team designed to train quickly to become qualified and certified across required NDE methods, with potential conversion to full-time.

Responsibilities

  • Studiously train with multiple NDE Inspectors to gain on-the-job training (OJT)
  • Leverage OJT and self-study to effectively prepare for and pass certification examinations and practical tests
  • Become certified in the necessary and assigned NDE methods
  • Perform NDE inspections with the applicable NDE methods
  • 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 future NDE technology for operational improvements
  • Assist in training and developing others within the team

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 2+ years of professional welding experience
  • Certificate of completion in two or more of the following NDE methods from an NDE training program or school: Liquid penetrant (PT) or visual inspection (VT) in line with ASNT-TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance
  • Nondestructive evaluation level I 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), visual inspection (VT), computed radiography (CR), phase array (PAUT), ultrasonic (UT), ultrasonic shear wave (UTSW), or magnetic particle (MT)
  • Operational experience using one of the listed NDE methods for the inspection of weldments
  • Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
  • Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM
  • Experience with problem solving tools and techniques: practical problem solving (PPS), Eight Disciplines (8D)
  • Basic understanding of lean principles: 5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Required:NDE methods certificationInterpretation of drawingsCommunication of findingsOJT and self-study

Benefits

  • Temporary position with potential conversion to full-time
  • Overtime and weekend opportunities based on site needs
  • Exposure to NDE techniques and Starship program
Last updated Aug 26, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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