Job Description
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.
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:
- Coordinate with process stakeholders identify applicable external resources and develop infrastructure to unify manufacturing quality and NDE data into central minable database
- Reduce human factors as feasible through automation in data collection (e.g. scanning instrument setup etc.) data routing and decision making
- Demonstrate correlation and automated prediction capability between manufacturing defects and process inputs. Demonstrate ability to prevent defects from forming. Certify proof-of-concept with customers
- Work closely with NDE Level 3s and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies POD’s and qualification plans incorporating the above
- Interface with outside stakeholders to ensure that qualification data and documentation is in compliance with applicable external customer’s specifications and/or facilitate and document acceptable alternative methodologies (audit proof)
- Engage in proactive mentorship and provide training and oversight for less experienced Engineers
About You:
- BS or MS in an engineering related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience involving NDE methods and acceptance criteria
- Track record of delivering technically concise reports to external and/or internal engineering stakeholders utilizing multiple data sources
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to achieve a practical manufacturing/production outcome or similar relevant scope
- Technical knowledge in at least 1 of the following NDE Methods: Digital RT CR ECA PAUT
- Understanding of welding flaw acceptance criteria
Nice to haves but not required:
- M.S. and/or PHD in Engineering with a focus on one or more NDE methods
- Experience performing statistical analyses including linear and multi-linear regression Guassian and Bayesian probabilities using R or Python
- Verifiable experience contributing to design and/or qualification of automated NDE systems
- Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and familiarity with MES systems
- Exposure to aerospace industry codes and standards
- Experience with one or more CAD modeling software platforms
- Previous or current Level 2 or 3 certification in any of the following NDE Methods: Digital RT CR ECA PAUT
- Current ASNT Level 3 in one or more methods
- Experience with inspection of additively manufactured materials FSW’s and OTW’s
- Experience Auditing 3rd Party NDE service providers and equipment vendors
- Competency in advanced NDE data analysis in one or more methods (PAUT ECA CT DR FMC/TFM)
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.
If you need a reasonable accommodation please contact us at [email protected].
Skills Required
- BS or MS in an engineering related field
- 5+ years of relevant experience involving NDE methods and acceptance criteria
- Technical knowledge in at least 1 of the following NDE Methods: Digital RT CR ECA PAUT
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to achieve practical outcomes
Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage with company‑funded HSA contributions mental‑health resources and One Medical are highlighted. EAP access a wellness stipend and gym discounts further reinforce the health and wellness offering.
- Parental & Family Support—Generous parental leave and a $10000 stipend for fertility adoption and other family‑building needs are prominently offered. Adoption assistance a return‑to‑work program partnership with Carrot Fertility and an onsite Mother’s Room add depth.
- Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits—Everyday perks include complimentary lunches/snacks visiting food trucks quarterly barbecues offsites and milestone celebrations. An annual learning stipend Lunch‑and‑Learns and conference access support growth and day‑to‑day engagement.
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What We Do
Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket Terran R 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.
Why Work With Us
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.
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