Overview:
A NDE Level II Inspection technician position at SpaceX
sits within the quality control network supporting
production as part of the NDE organization within the QA
department. The NDE function is organized within focused
production area cells alongside the production activities
utilizing multiple and varied inspection methods to
efficiently provide quality control and protect product
reliability.

This is a 1st or 2nd shift position situated within the
Dragon Capsule manufacturing area where SpaceX utilizes
the latest cutting edge metal joining methodologies such
as Friction Stir Welding as well as more traditional
fusion welding techniques for the construction of the
current V1.0 cargo capsule and in the future the V2.0
crew capsule as part of NASA’s CCtcap contract for man
missions. This role will involve primarily volumetric
inspection utilizing a range of radiography techniques,
as well as the utilization of Dye Penetrant and Visual
techniques testing for near surface indication / defect
identification.


Responsibilities:
• Perform volumetric NDE inspections with advanced
radiographic techniques : Traditional analogue, Computed
and direct digital
• Perform near surface NDE inspections with Dye
Penetrant and Visual Inspection methods
• Interpret and evaluate film / digital images
• Optimization and manipulation of digital images
for maximum clarity and accuracy in reaching conclusions
• Communicate and report findings to production &
Engineering
• Interpret and review engineering drawings as
required
• Support the development of NDE inspection
techniques for complex geometries
• Assist in training and developing others within
the team
• Support research and development in to system
qualification and certification for critical processes

Basic Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Level II
Non-Destructive Technician
• NAS 410 Level II certification in Radiography
(RT) including additional Computed or Direct Digital
certification
• Radiation Safety trained and certified with IRRSP
card
• NAS 410 Level II certification in Dye Penetrant
(PT) and Visual inspection (VT)


Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Certified Weld Inspector Status (CWI) (Preferred
but not essential)
• Basic computer skills: Microsoft applications –
word, power point, excel etc.
• Operational experience of utilizing digital
radiography systems for the inspection of weldments
• Knowledge of Carestream, Virtual Media
Integration (VMI), or Yxlon Y.Image x500 evaluation
software
• Experience in the operation of Computed panels /
scanners and Direct Digital Panels
• Experience in the inspection of advanced
materials such as High Strength Aluminum Alloys,
Precipitation hardened steels, Inconel Titanium &
Maraging Steel (Super Alloys)
• Experience in inspecting products made via
manufacturing processes such as: Fusion, OTW, Friction
Stir and Electron Beam welding. Castings and forgings a
bonus.
• Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards
• Knowledge of AMS, AWS / ASME, ASTM etc
• Problem Solving tools and techniques: Practical
Problem Solving (PPS), 8D
• Basic understanding of lean principles: 5s,
Kaizen, Continuous improvement initiatives