NDE Engineer Intern: Shape Rocket Quality

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer Intern in Long Beach, CA. You will work across propulsion, manufacturing, software, and avionics teams to develop, test, and document NDE methods and tools, supporting Terran R’s evolves from design to manufacture.

The role offers exposure to fixtures, data processing software, and cross-disciplinary engineering, with practical, hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to innovative rocket development.

Qualifications

• Finishing your degree in Engineering or Scientific discipline with exposure to NDE fundamentals.
• Proficiency in CAD design.
• Programming experience in Python, SQL, or Excel Macro.
• Experience with engineering simulation software (FEM, CFD, CIVA).
• Knowledge of materials characterization methods including metallography and microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document support hardware including fixtures, probe holders, and organizational equipment
• Develop, implement, and document simple support software including calculators, basic apps, and data processors
• Provide design support to responsible Engineers by engaging with NDE specialists, inspectors, and Engineers
• Collect, analyze, and review basic NDE inspection results and report inspection findings for engineering disposition
• Research and development of new NDE methods, or modifications of existing NDE methods for new applications

Skills

CAD design

Programming (Python, SQL, Excel Macro)

Engineering simulation software (FEM,

Materials characterization

Education

Engineering or Scientific degree (in progress)

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an Nondestructive Evaluation Engineer Intern in Long Beach, CA. You will work across propulsion, manufacturing, software, and avionics teams to develop, test, and document NDE methods and tools, supporting Terran R’s evolves from design to manufacture.

The role offers exposure to fixtures, data processing software, and cross-disciplinary engineering, with practical, hands-on responsibilities and opportunities to contribute to innovative rocket development.