Metallography Technician II

2 weeks, 6 days ago
Full-time
Junior
Operations
Relativity Space

Relativity Space

Relativity Space is a cutting-edge rocket company using 3D printing and AI to provide cost-effective reusable rockets for commercial launches, with a vision to advance industrial capabilities on Earth and Mars.

Aerospace & Defense
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1333M raised

Description

  • Prepare metallic samples by cutting, mounting, grinding, polishing, and etching them.
  • Operate optical microscopes and image analysis software.
  • Perform grain size, inclusion, case depth, coating thickness, and microstructure evaluations.
  • Conduct microhardness testing.
  • Interpret metallographic results according to ASTM or customer specifications.
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure calibration.
  • Document results and write accurate inspection reports.

Requirements

  • Experience with metallographic or materialographic sample preparation, including sectioning, hot/cold mounting, manual or automated grinding and polishing, optical microscopy, and chemical or electrolytic etching.
  • Experience with hardness testing, including Rockwell hardness testing and microhardness testing using Knoop and Vickers methods.
  • Experience handling corrosives such as acids and bases and following hazardous waste best practices.
  • Familiarity with aerospace alloy systems, including aluminum, nickel, titanium, copper, and steel.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Experience with optical profilometry and/or density testing via Archimedes’ principle, preferred.
  • Experience with mechanical testing, thermal testing, chemical testing, and/or powder analysis, preferred.
  • Familiarity with additive manufacturing technologies, especially metal AM methods such as DED, L-PBF, and WAAM, preferred.
  • Familiarity with common metals processing techniques, including forming, casting, welding, heat treating, and coating, preferred.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with equity.
  • Hiring range of $25.80 to $35.48 USD per hour.
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy.
  • Parental leave.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Additional benefits and perks available through the company benefits portal.

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