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 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 and reliability.
About the Role:
- Work closely with UT Specialist inspectors and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies, POD’s, and qualification plans.
- Develop, document, and publish part-specific Ultrasonic inspection techniques for a wide range of complex hardware.
- Evaluate digital UT/PAUT data files for quality and accept/reject criteria
- Develop and publish part-specific NDE techniques for a variety of complex parts.
- In depth comprehension and effective application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques.
About You:
- Current Level II or III Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspection 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)
- Minimum of 10 years total experience in NDE; 5 of which shall be in a commercial aerospace manufacturing setting or other heavily regulated industry
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering work instructions and drawings
- Experience creating Part Specific Techniques
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc
Nice to haves but not required:
- ASNT NDE Level 3 Certification in UT
- 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
- 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 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.
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
- Current Level II or III Certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in an aerospace or nuclear setting
- Proof of NDE classroom training and certificates and prior certifications per NAS 410 or SNT-TC-1A
- Minimum of 10 years total NDE experience, including at least 5 years in commercial aerospace manufacturing or another heavily regulated industry
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering work instructions and drawings
- Experience creating part-specific NDE techniques
- Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Ability to clear a government-administered background check for on-site work at a government partner location
- In-depth comprehension and application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques
- ASNT NDE Level 3 Certification in UT
- NDE Level 2 certifications in ultrasonics (UTT/UTSW/PAUT), dye penetrant (PT), visual inspection (VT,CWI), or Eddy Current (ET, ECA)
- Experience inspecting additively manufactured materials
- Knowledge of industry standards (NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.)
- Experience qualifying NDE inspection techniques/procedures in volumetric methods
- Experience with CAD
- Experience with QA/QC and/or Lean Manufacturing concepts
Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — The company offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, company-funded HSA contributions, mental-health resources, and access to One Medical and an EAP. Wellness supports like a stipend and gym discounts reinforce the breadth of care.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave is paired with a $10,000 family-building stipend for fertility and adoption, with mentions of a Carrot Fertility partnership. This combination indicates meaningful support across different family needs.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — The stated policy includes 15 PTO days per year with separate sick-time accruals, 11 company holidays, and 2 personal-choice holidays. This structure provides multiple avenues for planned and unplanned time away.
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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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