About the role#
The NDE team develops, automates, and manages non-destructive inspections for the Terran R vehicle. As an intern, you will work across welding, additive manufacturing, and composites to balance inspection performance with production schedules. You will gain exposure to design, manufacturing, and operations while helping the team prepare for flight.
What you'll do#
- Design and document support hardware, such as fixtures, probe holders, and organizational tools.
- Create simple support software, including calculators, basic apps, and data processors.
- Assist engineers by collaborating with NDE specialists and inspectors.
- Collect, analyze, and review basic inspection results to report findings for engineering disposition.
- Research and develop new NDE methods or modify existing ones for new applications.
What you'll need#
- You are finishing a degree in an Engineering or Scientific discipline.
- Exposure to the fundamentals of welding, structural engineering, fluids engineering, materials science, or NDE.
- Capability in at least one of the following: CAD design, programming (Python, SQL, Excel Macro), engineering simulation software (FEM, CFD, CIVA), or materials characterization (metallography, electron microscopy, mechanical testing, optical microscopy).
- A self-starter mindset with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Preferred: Knowledge of NDE techniques, rocket manufacturing, material science, or industry standards (ASTM, ASNT, AWS).
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with welding or NDE.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid, on-site internship based in Long Beach, California.
- The position operates on a rolling basis.
About Relativity Space
Relativity Space operates in the aviation and aerospace component manufacturing sector. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on the development of the Terran R, a medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket. It maintains headquarters in Long Beach, California. The organization employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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