Relativity Space
Master NDE Inspector (Site Lead: LC16)
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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:
- Lead a team of NDE professionals and manage workflow and competing priorities across the LC-16 Launch facility
- Develop and publish part-specific NDE techniques for a variety of complex parts
- Support inspection of production parts and assemblies with a focus on process improvement and efficiency
- Act as primary point-of-contact for technique development efforts and continuous improvement campaigns
- Detailed and comprehensive documentation/reporting of inspection results
- Engage in proactive mentorship and provide training and oversight for less experienced Inspectors
- Interface with outside vendors to conduct ongoing oversight and initial and in-process audits.
About You:
- Experience leading a team of inspectors with a focus on weld quality
- Facilitation experience and strong communication & interpersonal skills
- Current AWS CWI
- Level 2 certification in UT/PAUT, ET/ECA and or RT/CR/DR per NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent and documentation of same. (be prepared to provide these records prior to interview).
- 5+ years and verifiable experience as a method Level 2 performing PAUT and/or ECA in an aerospace setting
- Knowledge of industry standards (NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.)
- Experience Auditing 3rd Party NDE Vendors
- Extensive 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 relevant field
- ASNT Level 3 in 1 or more methods
- Experience with CAD
- Experience with QA/QC and/or Lean Manufacturing concepts and applications
Successful candidates must clear a background check administered by the US government to obtain clearance for on-site work at our government partner location in Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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:
$48.15—$62.32 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.
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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