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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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Listed pay typically runs
$130,000–$165,000
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Sr. NDE Engineer, Radiography Testing joins the NDE Engineering organization to develop state-of-the-art inspection solutions and advanced data analysis for manufacturing process improvements. This role involves designing, prototyping, and implementing nondestructive sensor systems to solve manufacturing quality problems while ensuring vehicle flight reliability. The engineer will collaborate with various business groups, including vehicle engineering, tooling, and automation teams, to manage projects from R&D through full-volume production. Key responsibilities include developing data collection pipelines, performing bench-top validations, and managing integration test plans for hardware and software features. Required expertise includes NDE techniques like ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, and digital radiography. Preferred technical skills include Python, Labview, C#, SQL, and JIRA, alongside knowledge of machine learning, statistical modeling, robotics, and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D to improve detection probability and reduce cycle times.