Senior NDE Inspector, Radiography

Relativity Space, Inc.; Mississippi; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. is seeking an experienced Radiographic Testing (RT) Specialist to join the Materials and NDE team for the Terran R program.

You will perform RT inspections on aerospace hardware across cabinet, vault, and field environments, interpret images, and document findings to support quality and reliability. You will develop RT techniques, collaborate with RT Specialists and manufacturing teams, and mentor Level I/II personnel while helping drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• 5+ years of aerospace RT experience
• IRRSP or equivalent RT certification
• NAS 410 Level II RT certification with verifiable records

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced RT inspections on aerospace hardware in various environments
• Interpret radiographs and determine acceptance per drawings and specs
• Develop RT techniques and publish part-specific procedures
• Provide guidance to Level I/II personnel and document results
• Support RT process improvements and reliability

Skills

RT experience

Drawings reading

Inspection reporting

Travel readiness

Education

IRRSP certification

NAS 410 Level II RT

Tools

Radiographic equipment

CR/DR radiography

Inspection documentation software

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Materials and NDE (Non-Destructive Evaluation) team plays a central role in enabling Terran R to fly, re-fly, and scale: developing, characterizing, and inspecting materials and processes across all parts of the vehicle. From welding and additive manufacturing to advanced composites, the team works at the intersection of innovation and execution, balancing performance and reliability with cost, quality, and schedule. As we move toward first flight and beyond, the challenges become more exciting, offering opportunities to shape how we design and develop for re-use. With ownership across products, systems, and disciplines, engineers gain broad exposure and drive key decisions across design, manufacturing, and operations.

About the Role:

• Perform advanced Radiographic Testing (RT) inspections on complex ground support and aerospace hardware using film and digital/non-film radiographic techniques in cabinet, vault, and field environments
• Work closely with RT Specialists, NDE Engineers, manufacturing, quality, and other technical stakeholders to resolve inspection challenges and support the development and execution of feasibility studies, Probability of Detection (POD) studies, and qualification plans
• Independently interpret and evaluate radiographic images for relevant indications and determine acceptance in accordance with applicable engineering drawings, specifications, procedures, and acceptance criteria
• Develop, document, validate, and publish part‑specific radiographic techniques for a wide variety of complex hardware and inspection configurations
• Demonstrate an in‑depth understanding and practical application of applicable NDE procedures, inspection plans, techniques, codes, standards, and customer requirements
• Generate clear, accurate, and comprehensive inspection documentation and reports, including detailed reporting of radiographic image‑analysis results and inspection findings
• Troubleshoot radiographic inspection processes and equipment, identify potential sources of image‑quality degradation, and work with appropriate teams to maintain reliable inspection capability
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Level I and Level II NDE personnel, including support with technique execution, image interpretation, equipment operation, and inspection best practices
• Communicate inspection results, technical concerns, and potential inspection solutions effectively with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and other stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of RT inspection processes, including opportunities to improve inspection reliability, repeatability, throughput, and quality

About You:

• 5+ years of relevant aerospace RT experience
• Proof of formal NDE classroom training in Radiographic Testing (RT) and a current IRRSP or equivalent radiation‑safety certification/card, as applicable
• Previous Level II certification in Radiographic Testing (RT) in accordance with NAS 410, SNT‑TC‑1A, or an equivalent industry standard, with verifiable training, experience, and certification records. Candidates must be prepared to provide supporting documentation prior to the onsite interview
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience performing film radiography (CR) and/or digital radiography (DR) inspections on complex hardware
• Extensive and verifiable experience interpreting and evaluating radiographic images, including weld quality, discontinuity identification, image quality, and disposition against established acceptance criteria
• Strong working knowledge of radiographic inspection principles and techniques, including exposure parameters, geometric unsharpness, image quality indicators (IQIs), sensitivity, source‑to‑object/detector relationships, and image‑quality requirements
• Experience performing radiographic inspections in cabinet, vault, and/or field environments and working safely with ionizing‑radiation equipment
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, work instructions, inspection plans, and acceptance criteria
• Demonstrated ability to independently execute established RT techniques, document inspection results, and produce clear and accurate inspection reports
• Strong computer skills and proficiency with standard workplace applications used for inspection documentation, image review, data entry, and reporting
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted and stand or work in inspection environments for extended periods
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 10–25%, as required

Nice to haves, but not required:

• Previous certification or experience in additional NDE methods such as PT, VT, UT, and/or ET
• Experience inspecting welded assemblies, castings, forgings, composite structures, and/or additively manufactured components using radiographic methods
• Experience with multiple radiographic technologies, including conventional film, Computed Radiography (CR), and Digital Radiography (DR)
• Experience developing, optimizing, or qualifying part‑specific RT techniques and inspection procedures for complex geometries
• Experience with digital image processing, image‑analysis software, and radiographic image enhancement/evaluation tools
• Working knowledge of applicable aerospace and NDE standards and specifications, including NAS 410, ASTM, AWS, ASME, AMS, and customer‑specific requirements, as applicable
• Experience working with NDE Engineers and Level III personnel on inspection feasibility studies, technique development, qualification activities, and Probability of Detection (POD) studies
• Experience performing NDE on additively manufactured materials/components, including complex geometries and varying material densities
• Experience with CAD models and engineering drawings to support inspection planning, technique development, and interpretation of complex hardware
• Experience interfacing with or auditing third‑party NDE suppliers/vendors
• Experience with QA/QC systems, root‑cause/corrective‑action processes, and Lean Manufacturing/continuous‑improvement principles

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors. Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$35.20 - $52.80 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

As set forth in Relativity Space’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.