Senior Ultrasonic NDE Inspector – Aerospace (2nd Shift)

Relativity Space; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking a Senior NDE Inspector (Ultrasonic) in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will perform advanced UT inspections on aerospace hardware, develop UT techniques, interpret A‑scan data, and generate comprehensive inspection reports. You’ll mentor junior staff and support POD studies, feasibility assessments, and qualification activities in a fast‑paced space program.

The role is a second‑shift position (Mon–Fri, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. PT) with a 10% shift differential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years aerospace UT experience.
• Formal NDE UT training required.
• Level II UT certification NAS410/SNT‑TC‑1A or equivalent.
• Experience interpreting UT data and evaluating indications.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and inspection plans.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% and work second shift.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced Ultrasonic Testing inspections on complex aerospace hardware using contact, straight‑beam, angle‑beam, and other UT techniques.
• Interpret UT data, determine acceptance, and document results per drawings and procedures.
• Develop, document, validate, and publish part‑specific UT techniques for various hardware.
• Mentor Level I/II NDE personnel in inspection execution and data interpretation.
• Support POD studies, feasibility studies, and qualification activities.
• Triage UT equipment, calibrations, and data quality issues to maintain reliable inspection capability.

Skills

Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

A-scan interpretation

Inspection planning

Mentoring others

Education

NDE classroom training in Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

NAS 410 Level II UT certification

Tools

UT equipment setup and calibration

CAD models and drawings support

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking a Senior NDE Inspector (Ultrasonic) in Cape Canaveral, FL. You will perform advanced UT inspections on aerospace hardware, develop UT techniques, interpret A‑scan data, and generate comprehensive inspection reports. You’ll mentor junior staff and support POD studies, feasibility assessments, and qualification activities in a fast‑paced space program.

The role is a second‑shift position (Mon–Fri, 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. PT) with a 10% shift differential.