Senior Radiographic NDE Inspector – Aerospace

Relativity Space; Kiln (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

PTO & Sick leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced Radiographic Testing NDE professional to join the Materials and NDE team. You will perform advanced RT inspections on complex ground support and aerospace hardware, interpret images, and develop RT techniques for diverse configurations.

You will mentor Level I/II personnel and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve inspection reliability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in aerospace RT
• Formal RT classroom training with current certification
• Level II RT certification NAS 410/SNT‑TC‑1A or equivalent
• Hands-on film/CR and/or DR radiography experience on complex hardware
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and acceptance criteria
• Proficient with inspection documentation, image review, and reporting
• Willingness to travel 10–25%
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and work in inspection environments with ionizing radiation

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced RT inspections on ground support and aerospace hardware
• Collaborate with RT Specialists, NDE Engineers, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Interpret radiographic images and determine acceptance per drawings and procedures
• Develop and publish part-specific radiographic techniques for various hardware
• Maintain up-to-date inspection documentation and reports
• Troubleshoot RT processes and equipment to maintain reliability
• Provide mentorship to Level I/II NDE personnel
• Communicate inspection results and concerns with stakeholders
• Support continuous improvement of RT inspection processes
• Assist with QA/QC and Lean manufacturing initiatives

Skills

Aerospace RT

RT Certification

NDE Interpretation

Radiographic Inspection

Engineering Drawings

Data Reporting

Travel Willingness

Radiation Safety

Education

NAS 410 Certification

IRRSP Certification

SNT-TC-1A Certification

Tools

CR (Computed Radiography)

DR (Digital Radiography)

X-ray Equipment

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced Radiographic Testing NDE professional to join the Materials and NDE team. You will perform advanced RT inspections on complex ground support and aerospace hardware, interpret images, and develop RT techniques for diverse configurations.

You will mentor Level I/II personnel and collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to improve inspection reliability.