Job brief: NDE Level II Inspector - Multiple Shifts

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• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
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What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: $25 to $54 an hour
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Hawthorne, CA
• Posted: 2026-08-26 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Mid level. The posting asks for 2+ years of experience.

Must have

• Support research and development of system qualification and certification for critical processes
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• NDE level II certification in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in at least one of the following methods, Eddy Current Testing (ET), Radiographic Testing (RT), Ultras…
• Additional nondestructive evaluation Level II certifications in line with ASNT TC-1A, NAS-410, or DOD guidance in one of the following methods: Eddy current (ET), dye penetrant (P…
• 2+ years of experience as a level II nondestructive evaluation/testing inspector
• American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Conditions

• Ability to lift 25 lbs unassisted, bend, stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist, sit, and walk
• Must be willing to work overtime and on weekends
• 1st shift (Monday - Friday 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM)
• 2nd shift (Monday - Friday 2:00 PM - 12:30 AM)

Main duties

• Perform both surface or volumetric NDE inspections
• Interpret, evaluate, communicate and report findings to production and engineering
• Interpret and review engineering drawings as required
• Optimize and manipulate digital images for maximum clarity and accuracy
• Support the development of NDE inspection techniques for complex geometries

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• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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