About the Team: 

The Materials & Processes team is responsible for the development, characterization, and inspection of materials across the Terran R launch vehicle. We specialize in rapid implementation of material systems through robust internal testing capabilities and first principles driven qualification approaches. We have recently made our first primary structure barrel, supported introduction of next generation powder additive alloys in the Aeon-R engine, and developed 100% in-cell NDE inspection capabilities for WAAM manufactured hardware.

Past Intern Projects (just a few examples!)

• Conducted materials characterization on novel additive materials, and leveraged in-house materials characterization lab to complete various projects
• Developed software tools for image analysis and predicting additive material properties
• Developed new post-processing methods for propulsion hardware to improve material performance
• Participated in manufacturing operations including structures assembly, heat treatments, and structural welding
• Implemented improved materials mechanical processing for optimized additive material performance
• Studied reliability of additive raw materials in terms of chemistry tolerances, resistance to oxidation, and geometric tolerances

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, and optimize the materials used in Relativity’s various additive manufacturing 
• programs (L-PBF, WAAM, DED, CSAM, etc.)
• Conduct materials characterization projects to better understand and improve upon Relativity’s AM materials
• Develop new additive manufacturing technologies and engineer their impact on material microstructure and properties
• Build engineering systems across Relativity to facilitate the most effective use and manufacturing of aerospace hardware

Skills/Competencies we’re looking for:

• Finishing your degree in an Engineering or Scientific discipline, with exposure to the fundamentals of Materials Science and Engineering
• Prior experience that demonstrates deep technical understanding and problem-solving capability
• Self-starter with the ability to wear multiple hats, solve problems, and develop technical skills beyond just materials engineering

Nice to have but not required:

• Familiarity with aerospace alloy systems, including aluminum, nickel, steel, titanium, etc.
• Familiarity with non-metallic systems, including high temperature materials, electrical materials, adhesives, and polymers
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies, specifically metal AM technologies including WAAM, DED, L-PBF, etc.
• Familiarity with common metals processing techniques, including forming, casting, welding, heat treating, coating, amongst others
• Experience with materials characterization, including metallography, electron microscopy, mechanical testing, optical microscopy, non-destructive evaluation, etc.
• Experience with data science and informatics techniques, especially applied to materials data management and design of materials