NDE Level II Inspector, Certified Welding Inspector (Starship Mechanisms) - 1st Shift is open at SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $120K. Posted on Jun 16, 2026, and still on SpaceX’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Perform surface NDE inspections, including but not limited to VT and PT Interpret, evaluate, communicate, and report findings to production and engineering teams Interpret and review engineering drawings as required Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes Assist in training and…
The opening lines of the posting. The rest is on SpaceX’s careers page.
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