Space Exploration Technologies

Work to advance the course of human history and pave the way
to
Mars.

SpaceX is a US based advanced technology company founded by
residing CEO and CTO, Elon Musk. SpaceX builds rockets and
spacecraft from the ground up including cutting edge
electronics,
software, vehicle structures, and engine systems. The Falcon
Launch
Vehicle and Dragon Spacecraft programs are some of the most
ambitious engineering systems in the world, designed to
support our
ultimate goals of aviation-like spaceflight capability and
making
humanity a multi-planet species.

"SpaceX is like Special Forces… we do the missions that
others
think are impossible. We have goals that are absurdly
ambitious by
any reasonable standard, but we're going to make them
happen. We
have the potential here at SpaceX to have an incredible
effect on
the future of humanity and life itself."
– Elon Musk

If you’re undaunted by the impossible, actively seeking out
insanely challenging projects under tight schedules, and
want to
work with a remarkable organization pushing the envelope of
human
exploration, then you will want to be part of the SpaceX
legacy.

We are actively seeking the brightest minds from all
industries and
technologies to continue building our world class team.
Please
visit spacex.com for additional information.

NDE Engineer

Responsibilities

Become familiar with emerging NDE technologies and
development of
new technology for practical applications.
Conduct feasibility studies to bring appropriate NDE
methodsinto
production use.
Conduct probability of detection studies on new or existing
NDE
methods.
Provide training to floor level NDE inspectors on new
inspection
methods.
Interface with design, structures engineering, and
production in
order to provide feedback and understanding of NDE
inspection
results and reports.
Work closely with our Propulsion, Structures, Launch and
Avionics
Engineers to determine inspection needs and communicate NDE
abilities.
Writing technical manuals, specifications, and procedures.
Working with design engineering teams to ensure that new
product
designs are compatible with nondestructive testing
requirements.
Evaluate current testing capability and make recommendations
for
reliability, consistency, speed, and cost improvements.
Design support tooling for NDE inspection systems and
automate/robotize inspections where possible.

About SpaceX:
SpaceX offers one of the best environments in the world for
employees to learn, build real working systems and tackle
exciting
challenges every day. We operate in a fun, casual work
environment
and have great benefits including: competitive salary, stock
options, medical/dental insurance and free gym memberships.
By
joining the SpaceX team, you are not just a part of history,
you
are making it.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with
SpaceX is
governed on the basis of merit, competence and
qualifications and
will not be influenced in any manner by race, color,
religion,
gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status,
disability
status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or
physical
disability or any other legally protected status.
Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the
application/interview process should notify the Human
Resource
Department at (310) 363-6000.
Additionally, those applicants wishing to view a copy of
SpaceX’s
Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with
disabilities on-site should contact the Human Resource
Department
at the above number.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or other technical field.
A minimum 5 years’ hands on working experience with NDE
methodologies.
Required ASNT Level III certification within 6 months of
employment
if not already done so.
In-depth knowledge and experience with aerospace industrial
codes
and standards.
Working knowledge or experience in Acoustic emission,
Radiography,
Ultrasonic, Eddy Current, and Liquid Penetrant methods.
Experience
in Thermography and Laser Shearography also preferred.
Working experience with Unigraphics 7.5, or experience with
other
common industry CAD/CAM software to design NDE support
tooling
components.
Mechanical Engineering abilities to design support tooling
for NDE
inspection systems and to automate/robotize inspections.

Preferred skills

Hold an ASNT Level 3 in one or more methods.
Knowledge and experience in materials and process
engineering.
Working knowledge of valves, regulators, fluid and pneumatic
components.
Strong fundamental understanding of physics.
Fundamental understanding of fracture mechanics of materials
(metallic and composite materials).
Hands-on experience with fluid and gas handlingspace or
aerospace
mechanical systems.
Experience using test instrumentation and control
components:
TensileMechanical testing methods and equipment, pressure
testing
systems, automation/robot systems.

Additional Requirements:

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export
regulations,
applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident
of the
U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)
(3), or
eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Department of State.