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Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Master NDE Inspector - Eddy Current Testing

Inspection & TestConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 10 years of total relevant experience in non-destructive evaluation, including 5 years in commercial aerospace non-destructive evaluation.
  • Proof of formal non-destructive evaluation classroom training in Eddy Current Testing.
  • Previous Level II certification in Eddy Current Testing in accordance with NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A, or an equivalent industry standard, with verifiable training, experience, and certification records; supporting documentation must be available before the onsite interview.
  • Extensive and verifiable experience performing and evaluating Eddy Current inspections on complex aerospace or high-reliability hardware.
  • Advanced working knowledge of Eddy Current principles, including frequency selection, phase and amplitude response, conductivity, permeability, lift-off, edge effect, probe selection, signal-to-noise optimization, and discontinuity characterization.
  • Demonstrated experience independently performing Eddy Current equipment setup, calibration, inspection, signal interpretation, and evaluation in accordance with approved techniques and acceptance criteria.
  • Experience performing Eddy Current inspections on a variety of materials, geometries, welds, components, and surface conditions.
  • Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria.
  • Ability to independently execute established Eddy Current techniques, accurately document inspection results, and produce comprehensive inspection reports.
  • Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to Level I, Level II, and less-experienced non-destructive evaluation personnel.
  • Strong computer skills and proficiency with applications used for inspection acquisition, analysis, documentation, data management, and reporting.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds unassisted and stand or work in inspection environments for extended periods.
  • Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10–25%, as required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and provide technical leadership for advanced Eddy Current Testing inspections on complex aerospace hardware using conventional Eddy Current Testing, Eddy Current Array, and other approved electromagnetic inspection techniques.
  • Work with Eddy Current Testing Specialists, non-destructive evaluation engineers, manufacturing, quality, and other technical stakeholders to develop solutions for challenging inspection applications and support feasibility studies, Probability of Detection studies, and qualification activities.
  • Independently interpret and evaluate complex Eddy Current inspection data, characterize relevant indications, and determine acceptance in accordance with engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable acceptance criteria.
  • Develop, document, optimize, validate, and publish part-specific Eddy Current Testing techniques for complex hardware, geometries, materials, and inspection configurations.
  • Apply advanced knowledge of Eddy Current principles and inspection variables, including probe selection, frequency, phase, gain, filtering, lift-off, conductivity, permeability, geometry effects, and signal-to-noise optimization.
  • Provide technical guidance for equipment setup, calibration, reference-standard selection, system verification, inspection execution, and data analysis to ensure consistent and reliable inspection results.
  • Serve as a technical resource for complex or non-routine Eddy Current inspections, troubleshooting inspection challenges, equipment issues, signal responses, calibration concerns, and technique limitations.
  • Generate and review clear, accurate, comprehensive inspection documentation and reports, ensuring inspection results and technical findings are appropriately documented and communicated.
  • Provide advanced technical guidance and mentorship to Level I, Level II, Senior Inspectors, and other non-destructive evaluation personnel, supporting development of inspection technique, equipment operation, signal interpretation, and troubleshooting capabilities.
  • Support development and improvement of reference standards, probes, fixtures, scanning methods, and inspection tooling used for Eddy Current inspections.
  • Interface with engineering, quality, manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders regarding inspection results, technical concerns, inspection capability, and potential solutions.
  • Drive continuous improvement of Eddy Current inspection processes by identifying opportunities to improve inspection reliability, repeatability, capability, throughput, and quality.

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous certification, training, or experience in additional non-destructive evaluation methods such as radiographic testing, ultrasonic testing, penetrant testing, and/or visual testing.
  • Experience performing Eddy Current inspections in an aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environment.
  • Experience inspecting additively manufactured materials or components using Eddy Current Testing.
  • Experience with advanced Eddy Current technologies, including Eddy Current Array, encoded scanning, surface array techniques, and advanced signal-analysis methods.
  • Experience developing, optimizing, or qualifying part-specific Eddy Current Testing techniques and inspection procedures for complex hardware.
  • Experience selecting and optimizing probe type, frequency, gain, filters, scan parameters, calibration standards, and other inspection variables.
  • Experience designing or supporting development of Eddy Current reference standards, fixtures, probes, and inspection tooling.
  • Knowledge and practical application of relevant industry standards and specifications, including NAS 410, ASTM, AMS, ASME, and applicable customer requirements.
  • Experience supporting non-destructive evaluation feasibility studies, technique demonstrations, qualification activities, and Probability of Detection studies.
  • Experience using computer-aided design models and engineering drawings to support inspection planning and development of part-specific Eddy Current Testing techniques.
  • Experience auditing or providing technical oversight of third-party non-destructive evaluation vendors or suppliers.
  • Experience with quality assurance and quality control, Lean Manufacturing, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous-improvement concepts.

About the Company

Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Relativity Space designs and launches rockets that are largely built with 3D-printed parts. Its core product line includes the Terran R, a medium-to-heavy lift rocket designed to be reusable and capable of delivering payloads to LEO and GTO. The company works by using advanced additive manufacturing to print most rocket structures and components in-house, reducing parts, complexity, and production time, and then offers launch services to customers who want to put satellites or other payloads into space. Unlike many peers, Relativity Space relies on a predominantly 3D-printed, vertically integrated approach with its own proprietary designs and manufacturing processes, aiming to streamline production and cut costs. The goal is to make access to space cheaper and more reliable by building a scalable, in-house manufacturing platform and a reusable rocket fleet that can deploy payloads on demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2016

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