CareerPlan

NDE Level II Inspector - Multiple Shifts

Hawthorne, CAFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens or permanent residents only

Core

Perform surface or volumetric nondestructive evaluation (NDE) inspections on flight components and production assemblies for SpaceX's Falcon, Dragon, and Starship programs.

Role type

NDE Level II Inspector (Aerospace)

Builds

Flight components and production assemblies for interplanetary missions

Domain

Aerospace manufacturing and launch vehicle production

Required skills

Eddy Current Testing (ET), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultrasonic Testing Immersion (UT-I), Ultrasonic Testing – Phased Array (PAUT), engineering drawing interpretation, digital image optimization, ASNT TC-1A/NAS-410/DOD certification, high-strength alloy inspection (aluminum, titanium, inconel, maraging steel), NASA 5009/AMS/AWS/ASME/ASTM standards knowledge, 8D problem solving, Lean principles (5S, Kaizen), Microsoft Office proficiency

Preferred skills

Additional NDE Level II certifications (PT, VT, MT, UTSW), AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), weldment inspection experience, aerospace industry experience

Technologies

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT)

Responsibilities

Perform surface or volumetric NDE inspections, interpret and review engineering drawings, optimize digital images for clarity, support development of NDE techniques for complex geometries, assist in team training, support R&D for system qualification

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC