At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.
Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.
Company Overview:
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 Team is dedicated to the integrity of our product while tackling the challenges of our novel manufacturing methods. We are tasked with developing and executing inspection of a huge variety of materials and components using cutting-edge industry technology. From crafting in-house processes and procedures that adhere to industry standards, to executing inspection operations, our team maintains a steadfast commitment to accuracy, integrity and reliability.
About the Role:
Your core responsibilities will be:
- Work closely with ET Specialist inspectors and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies, POD’s, and qualification plans
- Act as primary Level 2 point-of-contact for Eddy Current inspection development for 1st shift
- Perform ET/ECA NDE inspections using novel and advanced techniques
- Evaluate digital ECA data files for quality and accept/reject criteria
- Detailed and comprehensive documentation/reporting of eddy current analysis results
- Interface with outside stakeholders regarding inspection results and future possibilities
- Develop and publish part-specific NDE techniques for a variety of complex parts
- Work with vendors to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
- In depth comprehension and effective application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques
About You:
- NDE Level II Certification in Eddy Current Array (ECA) in an aerospace or nuclear setting
- Proof of NDE Classroom Training and Certificates as well as previous certifications per NAS 410 or SNT-TC-1A (be prepared to provide these records prior to onsite interview)
- 5+ years experience evaluating ECA data generated in Eddyfi Magnifi software or equivalent platform
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering work instructions and drawings
- Experience creating ECA techniques
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs unassisted, stand for extended period of time
- Open to travel (10% - 25%)
Nice to haves but not required:
- ASNT or NAS-410 NDE Level 3 Certification in ET
- NDE Level 2 Certification in ultrasonics (UTT/UTSW/PAUT), dye penetrant (PT), visual inspection (VT,CWI), Eddy Current (ET, ECA)
- Experience with inspection of additively manufactured materials
- Experience inspecting various materials and geometries
- Knowledge of industry standards (NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.)
- Experience with qualification of NDE inspection techniques/procedures in one or more volumetric methods
- Experience with CAD
- Experience Auditing 3rd Party NDE Vendors
- 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 Inspector II: $[30.96] - $[39.60]
- Sr NDE Inspector: $37.40] - $[48.40]
- Master NDE Inspector: $[45.31] - $[58.63]
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.
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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Relativity Space Long Beach, California, USA Office
We have two sites in Long Beach, CA's Space Beach: "The Wormhole," a 1M sq. ft. factory, once Boeing C-17's home. Nearby, "The Portal" supports Aeon R engine production for our Terran R launch vehicle.
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