SEM Characterization Specialist II (Materials & Imaging)

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a skilled SEM/EDX technician to join the Materials and NDE team in Long Beach, CA. You will perform SEM imaging, EDX analysis, and fractography on rocket materials, working closely with engineers to capture critical data for first-flight readiness.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of SEM experience, strong documentation habits, and comfort operating a high-vacuum SEM with engineering oversight.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on SEM and EDX/EDS; SEM as the primary focus.
• Comfortable running the SEM with an engineer beside you and explaining what you see.
• Experience maintaining a high-vacuum instrument.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SEM imaging and EDX analysis of additively manufactured metallics, metal joining, and other rocket manufacturing and launch hardware.
• Conduct SEM fractography of mechanical test specimens; FOD and contamination analysis.
• Work side by side with engineers at the SEM, guiding the session to what they need.
• Document results; routine calibration checks and first-line troubleshooting

Skills

SEM analysis

EDX/EDS

High vacuum

Education

AS/AA/BS in STEM

Tools

SEM instrument

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a skilled SEM/EDX technician to join the Materials and NDE team in Long Beach, CA. You will perform SEM imaging, EDX analysis, and fractography on rocket materials, working closely with engineers to capture critical data for first-flight readiness.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of SEM experience, strong documentation habits, and comfort operating a high-vacuum SEM with engineering oversight.