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Relativity Space

NDE Engineer II

Relativity Space, Long Beach, California, us, 90899

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About Us

At Relativity Space, our goals are to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to lead in additive manufacturing innovation. Our vision is to establish humanity's industrial base on Mars, starting with designing, building, and flying rockets on Earth. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, addresses the increasing demand for launch capacity through rapid design, testing, and development, while our research in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing. Joining us means contributing to the future of aerospace technology and additive manufacturing, working alongside passionate and creative individuals to turn our vision into reality. About the Team

The Relativity Space NDE Engineering Team ensures product integrity by tackling challenges in traditional and non-traditional manufacturing methods. We develop and implement inspection processes for a wide range of materials and components, utilizing cutting-edge industry technology, automation, machine learning, and Statistical Process Control to improve efficiency and accuracy. Our team designs in-house systems and manages complex inspection operations with a steadfast commitment to integrity, efficiency, and reliability. About the Role

Your core responsibilities will include: Coordinate with process stakeholders, identify external resources, and develop infrastructure to unify manufacturing, quality, and NDE data into a central database. Automate data collection, routing, and decision-making to minimize human factors. Demonstrate correlation and automated prediction capabilities between manufacturing defects and process inputs, and certify proof-of-concept with customers. Collaborate with NDE Level 3s and Engineers to develop feasibility studies, PODs, and qualification plans. Ensure qualification data and documentation comply with customer specifications and facilitate acceptable alternative methodologies. Mentor and train less experienced Engineers. About You

BSc or MSc in an engineering-related field. At least 1 year of relevant experience with NDE methods and acceptance criteria. Proven ability to produce concise reports utilizing multiple data sources. Ability to apply engineering fundamentals to practical manufacturing outcomes. Technical knowledge in at least one NDE method: Digital RT, CR, ECA, or PAUT. Understanding of welding flaw acceptance criteria. Nice to Have

MS or PhD in Engineering focusing on NDE methods. Experience with statistical analyses using R or Python. Experience in designing or qualifying automated NDE systems. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and MES systems. Familiarity with aerospace industry standards. Experience with CAD software. Level 2 or 3 NDE certification. Experience inspecting additively manufactured materials, FSWs, and OTWs. Experience auditing NDE service providers. Advanced data analysis skills in NDE methods. Compensation & Benefits

We are committed to transparency and fairness. Compensation depends on experience and qualifications. Our total rewards include competitive salary and equity, generous PTO, parental leave, a learning stipend, and more. Details can be found

here . Hiring Range: $110,000 — $140,000 USD Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

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