NDE Level III – Radiography Specialist (Starship)
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 III – Radiography Specialist (Starship)
As an NDE level III 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 & 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 & 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, & administration of written /practical, General & Specific tests.
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Basic Qualifications:
- 2+ years of NDE experience at Level III ASNT/NAS-410 in Radiography
- 1+ years of Digital Radiography experience
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years of industry experience in a technical field
- Knowledge & understanding of Computed Radiography
- Knowledge & 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:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, walk, and/or run.
- Willingness to work overtime and on weekends if needed
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.
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