Relativity Space · 4 hours ago
Sr NDE Engineer
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$130K/yr - $166K/yr
3+ years expRelativity Space is a company focused on building rockets for today's needs and future breakthroughs. The Sr NDE Engineer will play a crucial role in coordinating manufacturing and quality data, automating processes, and ensuring compliance with external specifications while mentoring less experienced engineers.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Coordinate with process stakeholders, identify applicable external resources, and develop infrastructure to unify manufacturing, quality, and NDE data into central minable database
Reduce human factors as feasible through automation in data collection (e.g. scanning, instrument setup, etc.), data routing, and decision making
Demonstrate correlation and automated prediction capability between manufacturing defects and process inputs. Demonstrate ability to prevent defects from forming. Certify proof-of-concept with customers
Work closely with NDE Level 3s and NDE Engineers to develop and execute feasibility studies, POD’s, and qualification plans incorporating the above
Interface with outside stakeholders to ensure that qualification data and documentation is in compliance with applicable external customer’s specifications and/or facilitate and document acceptable alternative methodologies (audit proof)
Engage in proactive mentorship and provide training and oversight for less experienced Engineers
Capable of learning set up, calibration and operation of complex NDE equipment as a part of the vetting and qualification of a variety of potential NDE methods and 3rd party software and hardware solutions. Must be ready and willing to be on the shop floor regularly to further this effort. This is not a desk job
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in an engineering related field
3+ years of relevant experience involving NDE methods and acceptance criteria
Track record of delivering technically concise reports to external and/or internal engineering stakeholders utilizing multiple data sources
Demonstrated ability to apply engineering fundamentals to achieve a practical manufacturing/production outcome, or similar relevant scope
Technical knowledge in at least 1 of the following NDE Methods: Digital RT, CR, ECA, PAUT
Understanding of welding flaw acceptance criteria
Preferred
M.S. and/or PHD in Engineering with a focus on one or more NDE methods
Experience performing statistical analyses including linear and multi-linear regression, Guassian and Bayesian probabilities using R or Python
Verifiable experience contributing to design and/or qualification of automated NDE systems
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and familiarity with MES systems
Exposure to aerospace industry codes and standards
Experience with one or more CAD modeling software platforms
Previous or current Level 2 or 3 certification in any of the following NDE Methods: Digital RT, CR, ECA, PAUT
Current ASNT Level 3 in one or more methods
Experience with inspection of additively manufactured materials, FSW's, and OTW's
Experience Auditing 3rd Party NDE service providers and equipment vendors
Competency in advanced NDE data analysis in one or more methods (PAUT, ECA, CT, DR, FMC/TFM)
Benefits
Competitive salary and equity
Generous PTO and sick leave policy
Parental leave
Annual learning and development stipend
Company
Relativity Space
Relativity Space is an aerospace company that designs, develops, and builds 3D printed rockets.
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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