NDE Engineer
SpaceX
About this role
The NDE Engineer at SpaceX works within the NDE Engineering organization to develop and deploy advanced nondestructive inspection solutions and data analysis pipelines to improve manufacturing quality and ensure flight reliability. The role collaborates across vehicle engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and cross-functional teams to prototype, validate, and integrate sensor systems and inspection processes. Candidates will support deployment to production, present risk/performance analyses, and help qualify and train personnel on new inspection methods.
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About SpaceX
spacex.comSpaceX 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.
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About SpaceX
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$95k – $130k
per year