NDE Technician, Level II (Phased Array)

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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 TECHNICIAN - PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC INSPECTION (PAUT)

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 Technician 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 phased array ultrasonics: triple transducer crawler arrangement
  • Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and engineering
  • Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
  • Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries
  • Assist in training and developing others within the team
  • Support research and development in to full matrix capture phased array ultrasonic for operational improvement and optimization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • NDE Level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A or NAS-410 guidance in Ultrasonic (UT) including Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAUT)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

  • 2+ years of experience as a Level II NDE/NDT inspector
  • NDE Level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A guidance in eddy current (ET) and dye penetrant (PT)
  • Operational experience of utilizing PAUT systems for the inspection of weldments
  • Knowledge of Olympus Tomoview software
  • Hands on experience using portable digital equipment such as Olympus EPOCH 600
  • Knowledge of Uniwest/Nortec eddy current machines or equivalent
  • Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM
  • Basic computer skills: Microsoft applications – word, power point, excel

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run
  • Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends if needed
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% to various SpaceX sites

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

  • To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

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