# Supervisor, NDE Operations (Starship) at SpaceX

- Company: SpaceX
- What the company does: SpaceX designs, manufactures and launches advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company was founded in 2002 to revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets. Backed by Kleiner Perkins, a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://www.spacex.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Starbase, TX
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-09-06
- Apply by: 2026-10-21
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/spacex/jobs/8769675002?gh_jid=8769675002
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spacex-supervisor-nde-operations-starship/

## About the role

The supervisor of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) operations reports to the welding manager and partners with the pipe and structural teams to raise quality across the fab organization. This person is expected to question requirements and industry standards to reduce administrative burden, while still meeting the expectations set by engineering. The role oversees a team of full-time inspectors and specialists and supplements that team with contractor inspectors as needed.

## What they're looking for

- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 2+ years of experience leading/managing a team
- 2+ years of non-destructive evaluation (NDE) experience
- Must be available to work extended hours and weekends, which varies depending on site operational needs, flexibility required
- Must be able to work at elevated heights
- Must be able to travel for short and extended trips as needed, up to 15%

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