Sr. NDE Engineer, Radiography Testing

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 ENGINEER, RADIOGRAPHY TESTINGThis Sr. NDE Engineer position sits within the NDE Engineering organization. You will be required to interface across multiple business groups to develop and support state-of-the-art inspection solutions and advanced data analysis to deliver manufacturing process improvements to ensure flight reliability of the vehicle. RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and deliver advanced nondestructive evaluation inspection solutions

Design, prototype, and implement nondestructive sensor systems to solve manufacturing quality problems

Interface with vehicle engineering across all programs to align on inspection requirements and capabilities, feasibility, designing parts for inspectability, inspection method selection, interpretation and evaluation of data Prototype early inspection development and bench-top validation to reduce risk for new technologies

Interface with vendors, tooling and automation groups to define requirements, manage projects through to delivery

Support targets and goals such as nondestructive automation initiatives, increased probability of detection, reduced cycle time, right first-time manufacture/assembly, and indication/defect reduction

Develop technology in emerging nondestructive methodologies

Support NDE specialists with development, qualification and deployment of new inspection processes (gauge R&R, PODs) including documentation and training

Be able to present risk/performance analysis and recommendations to cross-functional teams including executives

Manage priorities and support a host of projects simultaneously

Define integration test plans for hardware products or software features with integration milestones that align with the program timeline

Drive cross-functional nondestructive design and analysis discussions with electrical, software, manufacturing, and vehicle design teams

Develop data collection and analysis pipeline at all stages of the project

Understand and debug hardware and software interactions during design, launch, and deployment

Use field data to improve design and performance of NDE systems

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, physics, or computer science6+ years of hands-on technical engineering experience PREFERRED

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree or PhD in an engineering discipline

Experience in Digital Radiography and automated solutions

Knowledge of a variety of NDE techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, radiography, etc Knowledge of statistical modeling, machine learning, and mathematical optimization

Understanding of hardware and software development and validation process

Familiarity with JIRA or similar task/feature tracking systems

Knowledge of automation, including robotics

Experience with software and automation coding (Labview, Python, C#, SQL)
Ability to multitask, from developing technologies, project management, and training people throughout the introduction of multiple productive solutions, from inception and R&D to full-volume production

Experience with problem solving tools and techniques:
Practical Problem Solving, 8D etcADDITIONALREQUIREMENTS:

NAS-410 Level III in Radiography certificate Willingness to work long hours and weekends as necessary

Ability to work at elevated heights occasionally (scissor lifts and articulated boom lifts)
Ability to pass Space Force / Air Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Ability to travel to vendors and other SpaceX sites as needed (up to…