SEM & 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/Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Equity

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. is seeking a skilled SEM/EDX technician in Long Beach to support the Materials and NDE team as Terran R advances. This role emphasizes imaging, fractography, material characterization, and high‑vacuum operation alongside engineers.

You will document results, manage SEM requests, and help ensure quality from welding to powder qualification. A STEM degree and 4+ years hands‑on SEM/EDX experience are required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years hands‑on SEM and EDX/EDS; SEM as the primary focus
• AS/AA/BS in a STEM field
• Comfortable running the SEM with an engineer beside you
• Experience maintaining a high‑vacuum instrument
• Thorough documentation of images, parameters, and conditions

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
• Conduct SEM powder morphology for additive powder qualification; SEM sample prep
• Manage SEM requests against commit dates
• Document results; routine calibration checks and first-line troubleshooting

Skills

SEM analysis

EDX/EDS

High vacuum

Documentation

Education

AS/AA/BS in STEM

Tools

SEM

EDX/EDS

EBSD

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. is seeking a skilled SEM/EDX technician in Long Beach to support the Materials and NDE team as Terran R advances. This role emphasizes imaging, fractography, material characterization, and high‑vacuum operation alongside engineers.

You will document results, manage SEM requests, and help ensure quality from welding to powder qualification. A STEM degree and 4+ years hands‑on SEM/EDX experience are required.