Relativity Space is hiring a senior ultrasonic NDE inspector for its Terran R rocket program, working at a government partner site in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The inspector creates part-specific ultrasonic techniques, supports feasibility, POD and qualification studies, and reviews UT and PAUT data against acceptance criteria. A current UT certification at Level II or III gained in aerospace or nuclear work, plus at least 5 years in NDE, is required.

Methods: UT, PAUT · Level: Level II · Sector: Space launch vehicles

What the job involves

Team up with UT specialists and NDE engineers on feasibility studies, POD work and qualification plans
Create, document and release ultrasonic techniques for specific complex parts
Review the quality of digital UT and PAUT data files and apply accept/reject criteria
Produce NDE techniques tailored to many different complex components
Apply inspection plans, procedures and techniques correctly day to day

What you need

Current UT certification at Level II or III, gained in aerospace or nuclear work
Records of NDE classroom training and earlier NAS 410 or SNT-TC-1A certifications, to be shown before the onsite interview
At least 5 years of NDE experience, including 3 in aerospace manufacturing or another heavily regulated industry
Able to read drawings and engineering work instructions, with experience writing part-specific techniques
Must clear a US government background check for on-site work at the Cape Canaveral partner location
Nice to have: ASNT UT Level 3, Level 2 in other methods (UTT, UTSW, PAUT, PT, VT/CWI, ET/ECA) and experience inspecting additively manufactured material

Pay and conditions

Pay: USD 35.20-52.80 per hour, as published by Relativity Space.
Hourly hiring range $35.20 to $52.80
Equity, paid time off and sick leave, parental leave and a yearly learning stipend

How to apply

Apply directly with Relativity Space: the Apply for this job button opens this vacancy on the Relativity Space careers site. NDT Inspect found it on the employer’s careers page and checked that it was open on 14 September 2026. It is listed here until 14 December 2026.