Master NDE Inspector

Relativity Space•Cape Canaveral, FL

11h•$43 - $59•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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.

Responsibilities

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.