Lead Welding Inspector Specialist

SpaceX(21 days ago)

Starbase, TXOnsiteFull TimeSenior$139,215 - $187,818 (estimated)Quality Assurance

About this role

SpaceX is hiring a Lead Welding Inspector Specialist to support its Starbase operations focused on developing spaceflight technologies. The role serves as a lead inspection authority for weld quality and compliance, partnering with internal teams and contractors to ensure weldments meet required standards for critical aerospace hardware.

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Required Skills

Weld Inspection
Visual Testing
Magnetic Particle
Liquid Penetrant
Ultrasonic Testing
Nondestructive Examination
Code Interpretation
Welding Procedures
Welder Qualification
Quality Documentation

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Qualifications

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ASNT Level II (MT)
ASNT Level II (UT)
ASNT Level II (VT)

About SpaceX

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SpaceX is an aerospace manufacturer and launch services company that designs, manufactures, and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. Founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology and ultimately enable human life on other planets, it developed the Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy rockets, the Dragon crew/cargo spacecraft, and the next‑generation Starship — with a strong emphasis on reusable boosters. SpaceX provides commercial and government launch services (including crewed ISS missions, satellite deployments and rideshares) and operates the Starlink broadband constellation. The company is known for rapid iterative development and cost‑reduction through reuse to expand access to space.