NDE Inspector Trainee (Starship) - Temporary
Core
Train to become a certified Nondestructive Evaluation (NDE) inspector for SpaceX's Starship program, performing inspections on weldments and complex geometries.
Role type
Junior NDE Inspector Trainee
Builds
Qualified NDE inspectors for Starship production
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Nondestructive Evaluation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
NDE certification (Level I), welding experience, interpretation of engineering drawings, problem-solving tools (8D, PPS), lean principles (5S, Kaizen), physical endurance for industrial environments
Preferred skills
ASNT/NAS-410/DOD certification in multiple methods (PT, VT, ET, RT, DR, CR, PAUT, UT, UTSW, MT), operational experience inspecting weldments, familiarity with AMS/AWS/ASME/ASTM standards
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), NDE equipment (various methods)
Responsibilities
Gain on-the-job training from senior inspectors, prepare for and pass certification exams, perform NDE inspections on assigned methods, interpret and report findings to production/engineering, support R&D of inspection techniques, assist in team training
Seniority
Entry-level, trainee