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NDE Level II Technician, Phased Array Ultrasonic Inspection (PAUT) - 2nd Shift

at SpaceX

Hawthorne, CA, United States

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

NDE LEVEL II TECHNICIAN, PHASED ARRAY ULTRASONIC INSPECTION (PAUT) - 2ND SHIFT

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform volumetric NDE inspections with advanced phased array ultrasonics: triple transducer crawler arrangement

• Perform near surface NDE inspections with eddy current and dye penetrant inspection methods

• Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and 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 full matrix capture phased array ultrasonic for operational improvement and optimization

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of experience as a Level II NDE/NDT technician

• NDT level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A or NAS-410 guidance in ultrasonic (UT) including phased array (PAUT)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• NDE level II certification in line with ASNT-TC-1A guidance in eddy current (UT) and dye Penetrant (PT)

• Certified Weld Inspector status (CWI)

• Basic computer skills: Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, PowerPoint and Excel)

• Operational experience of utilizing PAUT systems for the inspection of weldments

• Knowledge of Olympus Tomoview software

• Hands on experience using portable digital equipment such as Olympus EPOCH 600

• Knowledge of Uniwest / Nortec Eddy Current machines or equivalent

• 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

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run

• Ability and willingness to work overtime and on weekends if needed for 2nd shift hours

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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. Learn more about the ITAR here.

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, gender identity, 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 Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.

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• Location:
  Hawthorne, California
• Company:
  SpaceX