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Materials Characterization Specialist

Relativity Space is building the Terran R launch vehicle and developing factory-scale manufacturing capabilities; the Materials & NDE Engineering team drives material system implementation, characterization, and inspection across R&D, production, and failure analysis. The Materials Characterization Specialist will be the subject matter expert for thermal, chemical, and powder characterization—operating and maintaining lab equipment, developing in-house processes, and communicating results to engineering stakeholders.

Skills

  • Hands-on experience with thermal analysis (e.g., DSC, TGA, thermal conductivity)
  • Experience with chemical analysis techniques (e.g., spectroscopy, wet chemistry, elemental analysis)
  • Powder characterization skills (particle size, flowability, morphology)
  • Equipment operation and preventive maintenance
  • Data analysis, reporting, and technical communication
  • Process development for lab testing and qualification workflows

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert for thermal, chemical, and powder characterization techniques
  • Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot thermal, chemical, and powder characterization equipment
  • Develop and implement characterization processes to expand in-house testing capabilities
  • Prepare and present technical data and reports to engineering customers, recommending best practices for data output
  • Support testing across production, R&D, and failure analysis workflows
  • Collaborate with technicians and engineers to execute materials testing and ensure data quality

Education

  • Associate's degree in materials science and engineering, chemistry, or related field (required)
  • Bachelor’s degree in materials science, engineering, chemistry, or related field (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision) — see company benefits page
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We are building the future of aerospace. A rocket company at the core, Relativity Space is on a mission to become the next great commercial launch company. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable launch vehicle, will reliably deliver payloads...

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October 11, 2025
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