Avionics Production Specialist (Battery)

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

7h•$37 - $51•Onsite

About The Position

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on the rocket, from electronics, interconnects, associated mechanical design, testing and initial production. This team's scope includes the flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. This team works on complex electrical systems that require modularity and flexibility, and are critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond! This role will lead hands-on execution of battery production operations in support of Terran R avionics development and production hardware during second shift operations. The specialist will support assembly, integration, rework, inspection, and testing of flight and development battery hardware while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and configuration control. They will provide floor-level technical leadership during second shift operations, supporting technicians, resolving production issues, and helping drive schedule execution with minimal supervision. The role involves executing critical battery manufacturing processes including cell screening, laser cleaning, epoxy potting, wire bonding, electrical integration, and battery pack assembly activities. Interpreting engineering drawings, assembly documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures is key to supporting accurate and repeatable hardware builds. The specialist will serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting battery production issues, supporting process improvements, and maintaining flight-readiness standards across battery manufacturing operations. Collaboration with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, quality, environmental health and safety, and production teams is essential to support rapid development cycles and production-rate builds. Safe handling practices for lithium-ion cells, energized hardware, hazardous materials, and ESD-sensitive components within controlled manufacturing environments must be maintained.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in battery manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, aerospace production, or other high-reliability hardware environments
Hands-on experience building, integrating, or supporting lithium-ion battery systems or complex electromechanical assemblies
Strong familiarity with critical battery manufacturing processes including cell screening, laser cleaning, epoxy potting, wire bonding, and safe battery handling practices
Experience supporting fast-paced production environments with the ability to independently prioritize work, troubleshoot issues, and drive execution during off-shift operations
Previous leadership experience and proven ability to provide technical guidance, support technicians, and uphold build quality standards within manufacturing environments
Strong mechanical assembly skills including torque applications, bonding operations, routing, hardware integration, and detailed assembly work
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, assembly documentation, and manufacturing work instructions
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to document manufacturing issues clearly and support root cause investigations

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace or high-reliability battery production programs
Familiarity with high-voltage safety practices, ESD controls, and controlled manufacturing environments
Experience with MES/ERP systems and digital production tracking workflows
IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or related manufacturing certifications (current or expired)
Experience supporting NPI, prototype, and production-rate battery manufacturing operations

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on execution of battery production operations in support of Terran R avionics development and production hardware during second shift operations
Support assembly, integration, rework, inspection, and testing of flight and development battery hardware while maintaining high standards of workmanship, safety, and configuration control
Provide floor-level technical leadership during second shift operations, supporting technicians, resolving production issues, and helping drive schedule execution with minimal supervision
Execute critical battery manufacturing processes including cell screening, laser cleaning, epoxy potting, wire bonding, electrical integration, and battery pack assembly activities
Interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures to support accurate and repeatable hardware builds
Serve as a technical resource for troubleshooting battery production issues, supporting process improvements, and maintaining flight-readiness standards across battery manufacturing operations
Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, quality, environmental health and safety, and production teams to support rapid development cycles and production-rate builds
Maintain safe handling practices for lithium-ion cells, energized hardware, hazardous materials, and ESD-sensitive components within controlled manufacturing environments