NDE Engineer

SpaceX

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Work type
On-site
Location
Hawthorne, CA
Salary
$100,000–$115,000 / yr
Posted
145 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Below market

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This role $108k
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About SpaceX

SpaceX designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft with the mission of enabling humans to become a multi-planetary species. It operates the Falcon 9, Falcon Heavy, and Starship launch vehicles, as well as the Starlink satellite internet constellation.

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TL;DR · NDE Engineer

The NDE Engineer joins the NDE Engineering organization to develop and support state-of-the-art inspection solutions and advanced data analysis aimed at improving manufacturing processes and ensuring vehicle flight reliability. This role involves designing, prototyping, and implementing nondestructive sensor systems while collaborating with various business groups to align on inspection requirements and capabilities. The engineer will manage projects through delivery, develop data collection pipelines, and support the deployment of new inspection processes including gauge R&R and PODs. Key technical skills include knowledge of ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, digital radiography, statistical modeling, machine learning, and mathematical optimization. Preferred tools and languages include Labview, Python, C#, SQL, and JIRA. The role addresses critical manufacturing quality problems by integrating hardware and software interactions to improve the design and performance of nondestructive evaluation systems across multiple programs.

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver advanced nondestructive evaluation inspection solutions for vehicle manufacturing.
  • Design, prototype, and implement nondestructive sensor systems to solve quality problems.
  • Collaborate with vehicle engineering teams to define inspection requirements and design parts for inspectability.
  • Prototype early inspection developments and bench-top validations to reduce risk for new technologies.
  • Manage projects with vendors and automation groups to ensure timely delivery of hardware.
  • Develop data collection and analysis pipelines at all stages of the project lifecycle.
  • Support NDE specialists in qualifying, documenting, and training others on new inspection processes.
  • Use field data to improve the design and performance of nondestructive evaluation systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, physics, or computer science.
  • At least 1 year of hands-on technical engineering experience.
  • Knowledge of NDE techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, and digital radiography.
  • Proficiency in software and automation coding using Labview, Python, C#, or SQL.
  • Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and mathematical optimization.
  • Experience with hardware and software development, validation processes, and robotics/automation.
  • Ability to pass Space Force and Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or eligible for required export control authorizations.

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