Engineering

NDE Engineer I at Relativity Space

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  • Company: Relativity Space
  • Location: Long Beach, California, United States
  • Job type: Full-time
  • Salary: $90,000 – $136,000

About the role

Relativity Space is building rockets to meet current launch demands and future exploration goals. As an NDE Engineer I, you will join the Materials and NDE team, which plays a critical part in enabling the Terran R vehicle to fly, re-fly, and scale. You will work at the intersection of innovation and execution, balancing performance, reliability, cost, and schedule. This is an early-stage opportunity to leave a mark on the product, process, and culture while the vehicle gains momentum toward first flight.

Responsibilities

  • Own production NDE methods for additively manufactured (AM) spaceflight hardware.
  • Lead the NDE inspection development process from initial problem statement to implementation and iterative improvement.
  • Collaborate with NDE Level 3s and Engineers to develop feasibility studies, PODs, and qualification plans.
  • Inform hardware changes to improve NDE accessibility.
  • Generate drawing requirements for NDE methods on AM hardware based on empirical process understanding.
  • Interface with PBF, materials lab, supply chain, factory, and automation teams to integrate NDE inspection equipment and interpret process impacts.

Requirements

  • BS or MS in Engineering or a related field.
  • Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to achieve practical manufacturing or production outcomes.
  • Technical knowledge in at least one NDE method: Digital RT, CR, ECA, or PAUT.
  • Direct experience and understanding of additive manufacturing processes.
  • Awareness and familiarity with traditional manufacturing processes.

Pay and benefits

  • Hiring Range: $90,000 – $136,000 USD.
  • Competitive salary and equity.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.

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