Relativity Space
NDE Engineer I
$90K–$136K
Long Beach, California, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Education
- BS or MS in Engineering or related field.
About the job
Develops and improves production NDE methods and inspection processes for additively manufactured spaceflight hardware.
What you'll do
- Own NDE inspection development from initial hardware problem statement through implementation and iterative improvement with cross-functional teams.
- Work with NDE personnel to develop and execute feasibility studies, probability-of-detection studies, and qualification plans; inform hardware changes and drawing requirements for NDE access and methods.
- Coordinate across additive manufacturing, materials, supply chain, factory, automation, and leadership teams on inspection requirements, equipment, risks, and process controls.
What they ask for
- BS or MS in Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to achieve a practical manufacturing/production outcome, or similar relevant scope.
- Technical knowledge in at least one NDE method: Digital RT, CR, ECA, or PAUT.
- Direct experience and understanding of additive manufacturing processes; awareness and familiarity with traditional manufacturing processes.
Nice to have
- Direct experience with AM hardware for aerospace/propulsion systems; familiarity with industry NDE codes (AWS, ASNT, NASA).
- Experience with automated NDE systems, process or inspection data pipelines, welding/DED/PBF variables, listed alloys, Lean Manufacturing, MES, or CAD modeling software.
Pay
$90,000 — $136,000 USD base salary
Tools
Digital RT, CR, ECA, PAUT, AWS, ASNT, NASA, MES
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