NDE Radiography Specialist, DR/CR (Starship) at SpaceX

, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

06 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Radiography, Digital Radiography, Computed Radiography, NDE, ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, Quality Assurance, Technical Training, Process Development, Calibration, Troubleshooting, Lean Principles, 8D, Siemens NX, Fracture Critical Parts, NASA 5009 Standards

Industry

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

Description

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 RADIOGRAPHY SPECIALIST (STARSHIP) As an NDE Radiography Specialist technical expert at SpaceX you will be required to interface across the business building a link and providing solutions between initial R&D, engineering, production and quality assurance in the development of specifications, process, procedures and people to support targets and goals such as cycle time, right first time manufacture / assembly, probability of detection and indication/defect reduction. Principle technical understanding of your specific area of expertise and a wide industry knowledge of best practices, tools, equipment and procedures that are needed to ensure we have the best possible solutions deployed to maintain compliance and ensure our launch vehicles maintain reliability and performance for our customers. RESPONSIBILITIES: Technology Development: - Systems & tooling selection - Systems & tooling qualification - System introduction project management Process Development: - Hardware and software qualification/testing - Method process documentation - Part specific technique development, testing, documentation and deployment - Development of customer relevant reporting packages for multiple data sets as well as single sample results - Engineering drawing interpretation and where applicable engineering specification definition support Technical Production Support: - System level production maintenance and support - Tooling/system calibration - Production cell technical oversight: daily meetings, troubleshooting - Continuous improvement: process efficiency, speed accuracy Technician Training & Development: - Level I & Level II technician qualification: written test definition, invigilation, and administration of written/practical, general and specific tests. BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or equivalency certificate Nondestructive Evaluation Level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of the following methods: radiography (RT), digital radiography (DR), or computed radiography (CR) PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 5+ years of industry experience in as a NDE Inspector Level III ASNT/NAS-410 in radiography Knowledge and understanding of digital radiography Knowledge and understanding of computed radiography Knowledge and understanding of SNT TC-1-A & NAS410 standards Experience with proven track record in the training and development of others Scope, delivery and implementation of radiographic inspection strategies and systems Knowledge of AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc. Problem solving tools and techniques: Practical Problem Solving, 8D, etc. Lean principles, Kaizen, Continuous improvement, 5S Knowledge of NASA 5009 Standards Basic computer skills: Microsoft office applications - Word, Power Point, Excel, etc. CAD packages Such as Siemens NX*, Catia, Pro-E, E Experience in working with fracture critical products & parts ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Stand: Up to 10 hours per day Sit: Up to 3 hours per day Push/Pull: Up to 75lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day Overhead reach: Up to 1 hour per day Walk: Up to 3 hours per day Lift/Carry: Up to 50lbs. (unassisted) 2 hours or longer per day Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 6 hours per day Kneel/Crouch: up to 3 hours per day Upper body twist: Up to 6 hours per day Ability to work in temperatures over 80 degrees: up to 3 hours per day Candidate must be capable of safely working at heights (up to 500ft), in confined spaces, using an air purifying respirator, and performing the physical requirements of the job listed in the job description. Candidate may be required to complete a pre-employment questionnaire and/or physical to confirm these capabilities, which may include a medical history review ITAR REQUIREMENTS: To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be 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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com.

Responsibilities

The NDE Radiography Specialist will develop and implement radiographic inspection processes while providing technical oversight for production and quality assurance. They are also responsible for training and qualifying Level I and Level II technicians to ensure compliance with industry standards.