Senior NDE Inspector, Ultrasonic, Second Shift

The role

This person will perform advanced Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspections on complex aerospace hardware. They will interpret inspection data, develop part-specific UT techniques, and provide technical guidance to less-experienced NDE personnel.

What you will do

• Perform advanced Ultrasonic Testing (UT) inspections on complex aerospace hardware
• Work with technical stakeholders to resolve inspection challenges and support studies
• Interpret and evaluate ultrasonic inspection data for acceptance
• Develop, document, validate, and publish part-specific UT techniques
• Perform equipment setup, calibration, and system checks
• Generate clear, accurate, and comprehensive inspection documentation and reports
• Troubleshoot UT equipment, inspection setups, and calibration issues
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Level I, Level II, and less-experienced NDE personnel
• Communicate inspection results and technical concerns with stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of UT inspection processes

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant aerospace UT experience
• Proof of formal NDE classroom training in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
• Previous Level II certification in Ultrasonic Testing (UT) in accordance with NAS 410, SNT-TC-1A, or an equivalent industry standard
• Extensive and verifiable experience performing and evaluating Ultrasonic Testing inspections on complex aerospace or high-reliability hardware
• Strong working knowledge of ultrasonic inspection principles
• Demonstrated experience performing UT equipment setup, calibration, inspection, signal interpretation, and evaluation
• Experience performing contact ultrasonic inspections, including straight-beam and angle-beam techniques
• Experience interpreting A-scan data and evaluating relevant indications
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute established UT techniques and produce inspection reports
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with applications used for inspection
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and stand or work in inspection environments for extended periods

Nice to have

• Previous certification, training, or experience in additional NDE methods such as RT, ET, PT, and/or VT
• Experience performing UT inspections in an aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environment
• Experience inspecting additively manufactured materials/components using Ultrasonic Testing
• Experience with advanced ultrasonic techniques, including Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT), encoded scanning, immersion UT, and/or automated UT systems
• Experience performing UT Thickness Testing (UTT), straight-beam (UTSW), and angle-beam/shear-wave inspections
• Experience developing, optimizing, or qualifying part-specific UT techniques and inspection procedures
• Experience with immersion inspection systems
• Experience with squirter, pitch-catch, through-transmission, or other automated ultrasonic inspection configurations
• Experience performing UT on welds, forgings, plate, machined components, bonded structures, and/or additively manufactured hardware
• Knowledge and practical application of relevant industry standards and specifications

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

Before you apply

• Be prepared to provide supporting documentation for certification prior to the onsite interview

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The company is developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.