SEM Specialist II: Aerospace Materials Characterization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Career development

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking an SEM/EDX technician to join the Materials and NDE team. You will support the Terran R program by conducting SEM imaging, fractography, and material characterization alongside engineers, ensuring data quality and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of hands-on SEM/EDX experience, strong documentation habits, and the ability to explain findings clearly. This on-site role offers competitive pay, equity, and a comprehensive rewards package.

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.
• Thorough documentation of images, parameters, and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct SEM imaging and EDX analysis of additively manufactured metallics and rocket hardware.
• Perform SEM fractography and FOD/contamination analysis.
• Work side by side with engineers at the SEM to guide sessions.
• Document results and perform routine calibration checks and troubleshooting.

Skills

SEM & EDX analysis

High-vacuum operation

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

AS/AA/BS in STEM

Tools

SEM instrument

EDX/EDS

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking an SEM/EDX technician to join the Materials and NDE team. You will support the Terran R program by conducting SEM imaging, fractography, and material characterization alongside engineers, ensuring data quality and timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of hands-on SEM/EDX experience, strong documentation habits, and the ability to explain findings clearly. This on-site role offers competitive pay, equity, and a comprehensive rewards package.