Propulsion Engineer, Non-Destructive Evaluation

What you'll do

• Develop NDE inspection methods from initial feasibility through full production cut-in.
• Design and prototype ultrasonic sensor systems, scan setups, and part tooling.
• Validate new techniques using modeling, bench-top trials, and production-representative scans.
• Drive vendors and automation from procurement through on-site installation and commissioning.
• Build and deploy automated evaluation, data storage, and reporting pipelines.
• Define integration test plans, qualification evidence, and production-cut-in criteria.
• Use production scan data to improve detection performance and reduce cycle times.
• Train production technicians on new inspection methods and process activation.

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, physics, or computer science.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience with non-destructive evaluation techniques and processes.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, asylee, or eligible for Department of State authorization.
• Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline (preferred).
• Knowledge of NDE techniques such as phased array ultrasonic, immersion ultrasonic, eddy current, or digital radiography testing (preferred).
• Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, mathematical optimization, and automation/controls (preferred).
• Experience with software and automation coding in Labview, Python, C#, or SQL (preferred).
• Ability to travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites up to 25% of the time.