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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, 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 seek out insanely challenging projects under tight schedules, and want to work with a remarkable organizationpushing the envelope of human exploration, then you will want to be part of the SpaceX legacy.
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NDE LEVEL II – Shearography Inspection Technician
Role Scope
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 2nd shift position predominantly situated within the composites manufacturing area where SpaceX utilizes the latest cutting edge composite construction methods to form light weight, high strength structures inspected with equally cutting edge inspection methods such as Shearography. We also utilize this inspection technology within our M1D Main Engine manufacturing area to inspect our metallic thrust chambers. This role will primarily involve inspection using Shearography , as well as the utilization of Ultra Sonic Through Transmission and Pulse Echo hand scanning where applicable.
Responsibilities:
- Primary: Perform NDE inspections with Advanced Shearography methods utilizing a range of material Stress methods: Thermal, Vacuum, Pressure and Acoustics
- Secondary: Perform Ultra Sonic Through Transmission Inspections utilizing robotic automated machines plus manual Pulse Echo hand scanning
- Interpret, evaluate, 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 of alternate composite inspection methods such as thermography for operational improvement and optimization
Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Non-Destructive Technician operating shearography equipment
- NAS 410 Level II certification in Shearography (Preferred but not essential)
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- NAS 410 Level II certification in Ultra Sonics
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Operational experience of utilizing Shearography systems
- Knowledge of LTI 5000 series of hardware & Software
- Knowledge of Dantec Dynamics Inc. Q800 series of hardware & Software
- Experience in inspecting honeycomb Core based sandwich structures
- Experience in adhesive bond joint inspection using “Bond Master” type scopes
- Knowledge of NASA 5009 standards
- Knowledge of ASTM E-2581
- Problem Solving tools and techniques: Practical Problem Solving (PPS), 8D
- Basic understanding of lean principles: 5s, Kaizen, Continuous improvement initiatives
- Basic computer skills: Microsoft applications – word, power point, excel etc.
Personal Attributes
- Good attention to detail
- Innovative thinking
- Problem Solver
- Team player
- Go Getter
- Flexible working: Occasional field support required
- Competitive nature
- Brave: Prepared to try new things and challenge the norm
- Ability to apply system level thinking
- Ability to think clearly, logically and make good decisions whilst working within a fast paced high pressure environment.
ITAR 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.
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.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resource Department at (310) 363-6000.
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