Relativity Space · 4 months ago
Materials Characterization Engineer Intern
Long Beach, California
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$32/hr - $40/hrRelativity Space is building rockets to meet today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. They are seeking a Materials Characterization Engineer Intern to conduct hands-on materials characterization projects and assist in the development of new methods to support their Terran R vehicle.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Conduct hands-on materials characterization projects to better understand and improve Relativity's characterization methods and materials
Perform and learn a wide range of characterization techniques across the MET Lab including mechanical testing, metallography, SEM/EDS, thermal analysis, chemical analysis, etc
Assist in development and validation of new characterization methods to support Terran R and R&D across the company
Collaborate across engineering and technician teams to complete projects and communicate results
Qualification
Required
Pursuing a degree in Materials Science & Engineering or similar
Prior experience demonstrating technical understanding and problem-solving capability
Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects, communicate effectively, and connect individual work to an overall team objective
Preferred
Experience with materials characterization techniques including mechanical testing, metallography, SEM/EDS, thermal analysis, chemical analysis, etc
Familiarity with aerospace alloy systems, including aluminum, nickel, steel, titanium, etc
Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies, specifically metal AM technologies including DED, L-PBF, etc
Familiarity with common metals processing techniques, including forming, casting, welding, heat treating, coating, etc
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
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Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
Founded in 2015
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
FidelityTiger Global ManagementPlayground Global
2023-11-15Series F· $20M
2022-02-03Secondary Market
2021-06-08Series E· $650M
Leadership Team
Eric Schmidt
Chair and CEO
David Giger
VP of Engineering
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