NDE Engineer

• 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 the 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 the design and performance of NDE systems

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, physics, or computer science

• 1+ years of hands-on technical engineering experience

• Master's degree or PhD in an engineering discipline

• Knowledge of a variety of NDE techniques such as ultrasonic testing, eddy current testing, digital radiography testing, 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 etc.

• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional weekend support as needed

• 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 25%)

• 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 .

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