Sr. NDE Engineer, Radiography Testing

SpaceX

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Location
Hawthorne, CA
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$130,000–$180,000 / yr
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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 · Sr. NDE Engineer, Radiography Testing

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This Sr. NDE Engineer position within the NDE Engineering team at Hawthorne, CA involves developing and supporting advanced inspection solutions for manufacturing process improvements in aerospace vehicles. Responsibilities include designing nondestructive sensor systems, collaborating with engineering teams to define inspection requirements, and implementing new technologies to enhance detection accuracy and reduce cycle times. The role requires expertise in digital radiography, automation coding (Labview, Python), statistical modeling, and machine learning, alongside experience with hardware-software integration and data analysis pipelines. Candidates must have a strong background in engineering or physics and be certified as NAS-410 Level III in Radiography to ensure compliance with ITAR requirements for aerospace projects.

Skills

Python Labview C# SQL JIRA Machine Learning Statistical Modeling Automation Robotics Digital Radiography Ultrasonic Testing Eddy Current Testing Radiography CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Develop and deliver advanced nondestructive evaluation inspection solutions.
  • Design, prototype, and implement nondestructive sensor systems to solve manufacturing quality issues.
  • Interface with vehicle engineering teams to align on inspection requirements and capabilities.
  • Support the development of new inspection processes including documentation and training.
  • Use field data to improve design and performance of NDE systems.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or computer science required.
  • 6+ years of hands-on technical engineering experience.
  • NAS-410 Level III certification in Radiography.
  • Experience with digital radiography and automated solutions.
  • Knowledge of various NDE techniques and statistical modeling.
  • Familiarity with hardware/software development processes and automation tools.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, multitask, and present risk analyses.

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