NDE Specialist II, PAUT

Relativity Space•Stennis Space Center, MS

3d•$41 - $62•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: Lead feasibility studies, probability of detection (POD) trials, and qualification plans in partnership with NDE Engineers and UT/PAUT Inspectors. Develop, document, and publish part-specific PAUT inspection techniques for a wide range of parts and assemblies. Perform UT/PAUT inspections using established and advanced methods, ensuring accurate and reliable results. Serve as the primary subject-matter expert and point of contact for UT/PAUT inspection development. Support the team to help facilitate inspections outside of your primary method(s), i.e. RT, ET, ECA, etc Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design, implement, and optimize automated inspection systems. Mentor other Specialists and Inspectors, guiding their development. Conduct internal audits and act as technical POC for external audits Manage technical tasks and oversee project segments, working independently with minimal supervision Partner with vendors to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve inspection equipment and supporting technologies. Evaluate PAUT datasets to determine inspection quality and apply accept/reject criteria. Generate detailed, accurate documentation and formal reports of inspection results and analysis. Communicate inspection findings and future opportunities to cross-functional stakeholders and external partners Apply a deep understanding of NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality requirements.

Requirements

Current NDE Level II or III Certification in Ultrasonics (UTSW & PAUT)
Minimum of 10 years total experience in NDE; 6 of which shall be in a commercial aerospace manufacturing setting or other heavily regulated industry (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Nuclear)
Experience/ Substantial input in multiple projects of medium to high complexity
Open to travel (10% - 25%)
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 Stennis, Mississippi.

Nice To Haves

ASNT NDE Level 3 Certification in UT
NDE Level 2 Certification in ultrasonics Eddy Current (ET, ECA), dye penetrant (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), visual inspection (VT,CWI),
Familiarity with basic concepts of Radiographic Testing (RT)
Radiation Safety training
Experience with inspection of additively manufactured materials
Experience inspecting various materials and geometries
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 Auditing 3rd Party NDE Vendors
Experience with QA/QC and/or Lean Manufacturing concepts and applications.

Responsibilities

Lead feasibility studies, probability of detection (POD) trials, and qualification plans in partnership with NDE Engineers and UT/PAUT Inspectors.
Develop, document, and publish part-specific PAUT inspection techniques for a wide range of parts and assemblies.
Perform UT/PAUT inspections using established and advanced methods, ensuring accurate and reliable results.
Serve as the primary subject-matter expert and point of contact for UT/PAUT inspection development.
Support the team to help facilitate inspections outside of your primary method(s), i.e. RT, ET, ECA, etc
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to design, implement, and optimize automated inspection systems.
Mentor other Specialists and Inspectors, guiding their development.
Conduct internal audits and act as technical POC for external audits
Manage technical tasks and oversee project segments, working independently with minimal supervision
Partner with vendors to troubleshoot, maintain, and improve inspection equipment and supporting technologies.
Evaluate PAUT datasets to determine inspection quality and apply accept/reject criteria.
Generate detailed, accurate documentation and formal reports of inspection results and analysis.
Communicate inspection findings and future opportunities to cross-functional stakeholders and external partners
Apply a deep understanding of NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques to ensure compliance with industry standards and internal quality requirements.