NDE Engineer (Starship)

About this role

SpaceX is seeking a Non-Destructive Evaluation (NDE) Engineer for their Starship project in Starbase, TX. The role focuses on ensuring the structural integrity and reliability of Starship components through advanced inspection technologies and methods.

What you'll do

• Develop advanced NDE inspection solutions
• Design and implement NDE sensor systems
• Collaborate with vehicle engineering teams on inspection requirements
• Prototype inspection technologies and validate early development
• Manage projects with vendors and automation groups
• Support NDE specialists in new process development and training

What they're looking for

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics
• Hands-on technical engineering experience
• Knowledge of NDE techniques like ultrasonics and radiography
• Understanding of hardware and software validation processes
• Experience in automation and robotics
• Proficient in coding (Labview, Python, C#, SQL)
• Ability to multitask across projects
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools