About the role
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 INSPECTOR, CERTIFIED WELDING INSPECTOR (CWI) (STARSHIP) The NDE Operations organization at SpaceX is an inclusive, inter-disciplinary team that is committed to providing high-quality inspections of flight components and production assemblies. The breadth of exposure as an NDE Inspector is immense, as the organization is responsible for a large diversity of inspection types across Starship. You will have the ability to engage with the process to provide continuous improvement to execute the mission to make humanity interplanetary.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a weldment/structure meets the acceptance criteria of a specific code, standard, or document Interpret codes and specifications in accordance with the drawing
requirements Use a computer to compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of inspections, as well as for inter-office communications Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work Monitor welding processes such as gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), gas metal arc welding (GMAW), flux cored arc welding (FCAW), shielded metal arc welding (SMAW), and plasma arc welding (PAW) to ensure they are performed in accordance with qualified procedures Verify and document welder
qualifications Verify the compliance of base metals with the applicable specifications Appraise welding joint designs and joint preparations for compliance with drawing Verify proper fit, cleanliness, and environmental conditions Verify tack weld quality Verify preheat and interpass temperatures Assure the proper control and handling of welding consumables Verify the interpass and final cleaning Assure product conformity to drawings and specifications Verify cleanliness and weld surface quality Oversee NDT examinations, proof, and mechanical testing if required Oversee repair activities Verify the proper performance of post-weld heat treatments Confirm adequate documentation of fabrication and inspection activities Assist in training and developing of other teammates Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries Interpret and review engineering drawings as required Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams Conduct vendor surveillance audits of welding and inspection work as needed BASIC