NDE Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in nondestructive evaluation (NDE) engineering, with experience in developing and implementing inspection solutions that enhance manufacturing quality. You are skilled in interfacing with various teams to align on inspection requirements and capabilities, ensuring that all parts are designed for inspectability. Your ability to interpret and evaluate data is crucial for driving improvements in flight reliability. You are proactive in managing projects and collaborating with vendors and tooling groups to define requirements and deliver results.

You possess a deep understanding of emerging nondestructive methodologies and are committed to supporting automation initiatives that increase the probability of detection and reduce cycle times. Your experience includes prototyping and bench-top validation of new technologies, which helps mitigate risks associated with early inspection development. You are detail-oriented and focused on achieving targets related to manufacturing quality and defect reduction.

What you'll do

In this role, you will develop and deliver advanced nondestructive evaluation inspection solutions that are critical to SpaceX's mission of ensuring flight reliability. You will design, prototype, and implement nondestructive sensor systems to address manufacturing quality challenges. Collaborating with vehicle engineering teams across all programs, you will align on inspection requirements and capabilities, ensuring that all parts are designed for inspectability.

You will be responsible for interpreting and evaluating data from inspections, providing insights that drive process improvements. Your role will involve interfacing with vendors and tooling groups to define project requirements and manage initiatives from conception through to delivery. You will support NDE specialists in the development, qualification, and deployment of new inspection technologies, ensuring that SpaceX maintains its high standards for quality and reliability.

What we offer

At SpaceX, you will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and exploration. We offer a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged, and your contributions will have a direct impact on the future of space travel. You will have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry. We believe in fostering a culture of growth and development, providing you with the resources and support needed to advance your career.

Join us in our mission to make life multi-planetary and be part of a team that is shaping the future of humanity in space.