SEM & EDX Materials Characterization Specialist II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a skilled SEM/EDX specialist to support the Terran R program. You will perform SEM imaging, EDX analysis, and fractography on additively manufactured metallics, guiding engineers during SEM sessions and ensuring high-quality documentation.

Candidates should have 4+ years in SEM/EDX with a focus on SEM, plus experience maintaining high-vacuum instruments and rigorous record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands-on SEM and EDX/EDS with SEM as primary focus.
• Experience maintaining a high-vacuum instrument.
• Thorough documentation of images, parameters, and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SEM imaging and EDX/EDX analysis of additively manufactured metallics and rocket hardware.
• Perform SEM fractography of mechanical test specimens; analyze FOD and contamination.
• Collaborate with engineers at the SEM; guide sessions to meet their needs.
• Conduct SEM powder morphology for additive powder qualification; prepare SEM samples.
• Manage SEM requests against commit dates.
• Document results; perform routine calibration checks and first-line troubleshooting.

Skills

SEM operation

EDX/EDS analysis

High-vacuum operation

Education

STEM degree

Tools

EBSD scans

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a skilled SEM/EDX specialist to support the Terran R program. You will perform SEM imaging, EDX analysis, and fractography on additively manufactured metallics, guiding engineers during SEM sessions and ensuring high-quality documentation.

Candidates should have 4+ years in SEM/EDX with a focus on SEM, plus experience maintaining high-vacuum instruments and rigorous record-keeping.