SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

PRESSURE VESSEL SPECIALIST

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure compliance with SpaceX quality specification for pressure vessel fabrication, repairs, and alterations by performing recurring audits
• Perform internal and external inspections to determine if a vessel meets the acceptance criteria of ASME Section VIII Division 1 and applicable ASME/NBIC documents
• Compile and submit data of acceptance or rejection of inspections, as well as for inter-office communications, for jurisdictional requirements for vessel certification and registration to NBIC
• Verify the compliance of materials with the applicable specifications and ensure they meet ASME Section VIII and Section II requirements
• Oversee, coordinate with the AI, and approve pressure vessel repair activities. Also, Recommend and approve repairs as well as perform visual inspection of work in progress and completed work
• Confirm and approve adequate documentation of fabrication and inspection activities and ensure they meet the requirements of ASME Section VIII Division 1
• Interpret, review, and approve engineering drawings and calculations as required. Also, review and approve applicable NDE techniques for compliance to ASME Section V and Section VIII
• Conduct vendor surveillance audits of welding and inspection for pressure vessel work prior to shipment to SpaceX facility
• Develop our vendor base and work with engineering/supply chain to establish preferred vendors to work with
• Be the engineering liaison from a GSE inspection perspective – develop new specs/practices as appropriate to ensure the appropriate rigor is applied across GSE hardware

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience working on pressure vessels
• 5+ years of experience as current American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• NBIC IS/R or API certification
• Experience as a technical trainer and/or experience leading vendor audits

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Extensive knowledge of ASME Section V, VIII Division 1 and 2, and API 510
• Working knowledge of surface and subsurface NDE methodologies
• NDE qualifications in MT, VT, UT, and PAUT
• Senior CWI

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Travel up to 75% of the time
• Ability to lift 25 lbs. unassisted, bend stretch, stand for extended periods of time, climb stairs, reach, twist
• Willingness to work overtime hours and weekends when needed to meet critical deadlines
• Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Pay range:
Pressure Vessel Specialist: $110,000.00 - $140,000.00/per year

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year.

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.