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Senior NDE Inspector, RT

Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Long Beach, CA, USA
Posted on Oct 12, 2024

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity’s industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. While our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

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:

Your core responsibilities will be:

  • Perform film & non-film radiographic inspections in cabinet, vault, and field settings
  • Evaluation of Radiographic images for quality in accordance with specific acceptance criteria
  • Detailed and comprehensive documentation/reporting of radiographic image analysis results
  • Interface with outside stakeholders regarding inspection results and future possibilities
  • Develop and publish part-specific NDE techniques for a variety of complex parts
  • Work with vendors to troubleshoot and maintain radiographic equipment
  • In depth comprehension and effective application of relevant NDE inspection plans, procedures, and techniques

About You:

  • Proof of NDE Classroom Training in Radiography and IRRSP X-Ray card
  • Previous certification in film & non-film radiography (CR/DR) per NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A or equivalent and documentation of same. (be prepared to provide these records prior to interview)
  • Extensive and verifiable experience evaluating radiographs for weld quality in accordance with various acceptance criteria
  • VT/PT Classroom training and experience
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering work instructions and drawings

Nice to haves but not required:

  • Experience in Eddy Current or Ultrasonic Inspection
  • 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

Relativity is seeking NDE Inspectors at various levels. If you do not meet the minimum requirements of the Specialist role as detailed above, we still encourage you to apply. Level will be determined based on years of experience, expertise in relevant NDE method, and ownership and delivery of critical projects, among other criteria.

  • NDE Inspector II: $[29.88] - $[38.67]
  • Sr NDE Inspector: $[36.13] - $[46.75]
  • Master NDE Inspector: $[43.78] - $[56.65]

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.

Hiring Range:
$36.13$46.75 USD

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.