At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.
Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.
About the Team:
The Relativity Space NDE Engineering Team is dedicated to the integrity of our product while tackling the challenges of our traditional and non-traditional manufacturing methods. We are tasked with developing and executing inspection of a huge variety of materials and components using cutting-edge industry technology and vetting, developing and deploying automation, machine learning and Statistical Process Control solutions to achieve continuous improvement in efficiency and execution. From designing novel in-house systems and processes that adhere to industry standards, to executing challenging technical inspection operations, our team maintains a steadfast commitment to integrity, efficiency, accuracy, and reliability.
About the Role:
Your core responsibilities will be:
- Work closely with UT Level 2 Specialists, UT Level 2 Inspectors and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies, POD’s, and qualification plans
- Support 2nd shift inspection of production parts and assemblies with a focus on process improvement and efficiency
- Act as primary point-of-contact for PAUT technique development efforts and continuous improvement campaigns
- Perform volumetric NDE inspections using established, novel and advanced Phased Array Ultrasonic (PAUT) & Total Focusing Method/Full Matrix Capture (TFM/FMC) techniques
- Evaluation of acquired PAUT/TFM/FMC data for quality in accordance with specific acceptance criteria
- Detailed and comprehensive documentation/reporting of inspection results
- Engage in proactive mentorship and provide training and oversight for less experienced Inspectors
- Interface with outside stakeholders regarding inspection results and future possibilities
- Develop and publish part-specific NDE techniques for a variety of complex parts
- Plan and program automated UT inspections
- Work with vendors to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
- In depth comprehension and effective application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques
About You:
- Level 3 certification in UT/PAUT per NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent and documentation of same. (be prepared to provide these records prior to interview)
- Extensive (5+ years) and verifiable experience as a method Level 3 in an aerospace setting or equivalent highly regulated industry
- Experience contributing to system design and qualification efforts for aerospace customers (i.e. Boeing, Nasa, DoD, Space Force, etc…)
- Current ASNT UT Level 3 certification
- Knowledge of industry standards (NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.)
- Experience Auditing 3rd Party NDE Vendors
- Experience inspecting various materials and geometries
- Extensive (5+ years) and verifiable experience performing PAUT in a production setting
- Extensive and verifiable experience analyzing inspection data to specific acceptance criteria
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering work instructions and drawings
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
Nice to haves but not required:
- BS or MS in a STEM field
- Experience with inspection of additively manufactured materials, FSW’s, and OTW’s
- NDE Level II Certification in Radiography (RT/DR/CR/CT), dye penetrant (PT), visual inspection (VT,CWI), Eddy Current (ET, ECA)
- Experience with CAD
- Experience with QA/QC and/or Lean Manufacturing concepts and applications
Relativity is seeking NDE Specialists at various levels. If you do not meet the minimum requirements of the Specialist role as detailed above, we still encourage you to apply. Level will be determined based on years of experience, expertise in relevant NDE method, and ownership and delivery of critical projects, among other criteria.
- NDE Specialist II: $[43.50] - $[56.65]
- NDE Specialist III: $[52.00] - $[65.45]
- NDE Specialist IV: $[60.00] - $[74.80]
At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.
Hiring Range:
$52—$65.45 USD
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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What We Do
A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle, will reliably deliver payloads to orbit on-time and on-budget for customers – meeting the needs of growing demand for space infrastructure. Leveraging the benefits of additive manufacturing to design, test, and iterate at a pace unmatched in the industry, we are changing the way rockets are built and flown.
Our long-term goal is to create humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to fundamentally expand the possibilities of the human experience. The first step toward this vision starts here on Earth, by building the next great commercial launch company.
Why Work With Us
For 60 years, aerospace manufacturing has relied on fixed tooling and complex supply chains to slowly build rockets comprised of hundreds of thousands of parts. Leveraging advances in additive manufacturing, Relativity Space is strategically focused on reducing vehicle complexity, cost, and time to market.
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