Relativity Space · 1 month ago
Avionics Manufacturing Technical Specialist I
Long Beach, California
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$39.56/hr - $50.60/hr
3+ years expRelativity Space is building rockets to meet today's needs and tomorrow's breakthroughs. The Avionics Manufacturing Technical Specialist I will create process plans and standard operating procedures, as well as hands-on assembly and inspection of avionics hardware to ensure flight-readiness standards are maintained.
3D TechnologyAerospaceArtificial Intelligence (AI)Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Create Process Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and other supporting documents to define the process to manufacture avionics
Hands-on assembly, rework, and inspection of PCBAs & avionics electromechanical
Build flight and development avionics hardware from the ground up — integrating PCBAs, connectors, cabling, thermal interfaces, fasteners, and enclosures into complete units
Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly models, and work instructions
Drive avionics box builds on the production floor, ensuring consistent build quality, configuration control, and documentation of as-built configurations
Collaborate closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality to troubleshoot build issues, implement process improvements, and maintain flight-readiness standards
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in both PCBA rework, electromechanical assembly
Strong mechanical assembly skills, including torque tools, bonding, and integration of electronics into enclosures or chassis
In-depth knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and general high-reliability workmanship standards
Comfortable reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; capable of documenting build issues clearly and contributing to root cause investigations
Preferred
IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or NASA-STD-8739.x certification (current or expired)
Experience with flight hardware builds for aerospace or space systems
Familiarity with cable and harness assembly, including wire crimping, stripping, and routing (per IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar)
Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment
Background using MES/ERP systems for tracking work
Benefits
100% health care coverage on your first day
Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness
Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources
Discounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through PerkSpot
Unlimited onsite snacks
Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays
Annual learning and development stipend
PPE Stipend
Pet Insurance through Fetch
Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability
Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave
8 Weeks company paid parental leave
Access to One Medical
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
Recent News
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