Senior NDE Specialist, Immersion UT — Aerospace Impact

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior NDE Specialist to lead Immersion Ultrasonic Testing development and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with UT specialists and NDE engineers to run feasibility studies, evaluate data, and publish advanced IUT techniques for complex aerospace parts.

You will mentor inspectors, interface with stakeholders, and help define NDE processes that enable Terran R’s manufacturing and inspection goals. A strong UT3 background is essential.

Qualifications

• ASNT Level 3 certification in Ultrasonic Testing required or in progress.
• Minimum 3 years acting as Level 3 for immersion UT in aerospace propulsion parts.
• Extensive 5+ years UT Level 3 experience in regulated industries.
• Experience with system design and qualification for aerospace customers.
• Strong vendor relationships and knowledge of industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead Immersion Ultrasonic Testing technique development and improvement programs.
• Collaborate with UT specialists and NDE engineers on feasibility studies and plans.
• Evaluate acquired IUT data against acceptance criteria.
• Mentor and oversee less experienced inspectors.
• Interface with stakeholders to discuss results and improvement opportunities.
• Develop IUT techniques for complex parts and plan automated inspections.
• Coordinate with vendors to maintain equipment and support.
• Apply NDE inspection plans and techniques to ensure quality.

Skills

ASNT Level 3 UT

UT Level 3 in UT/PAUT/IUT

PAUT knowledge

NDE data analysis

MS Office

Education

BS in STEM field

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior NDE Specialist to lead Immersion Ultrasonic Testing development and continuous improvement. You’ll collaborate with UT specialists and NDE engineers to run feasibility studies, evaluate data, and publish advanced IUT techniques for complex aerospace parts.

You will mentor inspectors, interface with stakeholders, and help define NDE processes that enable Terran R’s manufacturing and inspection goals. A strong UT3 background is essential.