Senior NDE Specialist, Immersion Ultrasonic Testing

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

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 Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites, the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution, balancing performance and reliability with cost, quality, and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond, the challenges become more exciting, offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products, systems, and disciplines, engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design, manufacturing, and operations. About the Role: Act as primary point-of-contact for Immersion Ultrasonic Testing (IUT) technique development efforts and continuous improvement campaigns Work closely with other UT Specialists, UT Level 2 & 3 Inspectors and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies, POD’s, and qualification plans Evaluation of acquired IUT data in accordance with specified acceptance criteria Engage in proactive mentorship and provide training and oversight for less experienced Inspectors Interface with internal and outside stakeholders regarding inspection results and process improvement opportunities Develop and publish part-specific IUT techniques for a variety of complex parts. Plan and program automated IUT inspections Work with vendors to troubleshoot and maintain equipment In depth comprehension and effective application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques.

Requirements

Current ASNT Level 3 certification in Ultrasonic Testing
Level 3 certification in UT/PAUT/IUT per NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent and documentation of same
A minimum of 3 years acting in a Level 3 capacity for Immersion Ultrasonic Testing of aerospace propulsion part families in various materials and geometries
Extensive (5+ years) verifiable experience as a UT Level 3 in an aerospace setting or equivalent highly regulated industry
Experience contributing to system design and qualification efforts for aerospace customers (i.e. Boeing, Nasa, DoD, Space Force, etc)
Deep knowledge and integrated relationships with immersion tank vendors, with knowledge of industry standards (NASA, AMS, AWS/ASME, ASTM, etc.)
Experience auditing 3rd Party NDE Vendors
Strong working knowledge of Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) and familiarity with associated emerging reconstruction algorithms (FMC, TFM, PCI, PWI)
Extensive and verifiable experience analyzing inspection data to specific acceptance criteria and experience reading and interpreting engineering work instructions and drawings
Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft applications including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

Nice To Haves

BS or MS in a STEM field
Experience with CAD
Experience with QA/QC and/or Lean Manufacturing concepts and applications

Responsibilities

Act as primary point-of-contact for Immersion Ultrasonic Testing (IUT) technique development efforts and continuous improvement campaigns
Work closely with other UT Specialists, UT Level 2 & 3 Inspectors and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies, POD’s, and qualification plans
Evaluation of acquired IUT data in accordance with specified acceptance criteria
Engage in proactive mentorship and provide training and oversight for less experienced Inspectors
Interface with internal and outside stakeholders regarding inspection results and process improvement opportunities
Develop and publish part-specific IUT techniques for a variety of complex parts
Plan and program automated IUT inspections
Work with vendors to troubleshoot and maintain equipment
In depth comprehension and effective application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques