NDE Level II Inspector, Radiography Inspection (RT) - 2nd Shift at SpaceX
Hawthorne, CA, United States
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
NDE LEVEL II INSPECTOR, RADIOGRAPHY INSPECTION (RT) - 2ND SHIFT
The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to the providing high quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The breadth of exposure as an NDE Level II Inspector is immense, as the organization is responsible for a large diversity of inspection types across Falcon, Dragon, Starship, and Raptor programs. You have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement to execute on the mission to make humanity interplanetary.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform volumetric NDE inspections with advanced radiographic techniques: traditional analogue, computed, and direct digital
Perform near surface NDE inspections with dye penetrant and visual inspection methods
Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and engineering
Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
Optimize and manipulate digital images for maximum clarity and accuracy
Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
Assist in training and developing others within the team
Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalency certificate
NDE level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A/NAS-410 guidance in radiography (RT)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
2+ years of experience as a level II non-destructive evaluation/testing inspector
Radiation safety training/certification with IRRSP X-ray card
3+ months of experience performing digital radiography
Computed or direct digital certification
Operational experience of utilizing digital radiography systems
NDE level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A guidance in dye penetrant (PT) and visual inspection (VT)
Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Knowledge of Carestream, Virtual Media Integration (VMI), VJ or YXLON imaging kits
Experience operating computed panels, scanners and direct digital panels
Experience inspecting advanced materials such as high strength aluminum alloys, precipitation hardened steels, inconel, titanium and maraging steel (super alloys)
Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, and walk
Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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