Avionics Production Specialist (SMT)

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

3h•$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 SMT and PCBA manufacturing operations in support of Terran R avionics development and production hardware. You will operate and support automated SMT manufacturing equipment including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI systems, and flying probe test equipment to ensure efficient and high-quality PCB assembly execution. You will also program, optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain SMT line processes to support both development builds and production-rate manufacturing activities. Perform hands-on PCBA assembly, soldering, rework, and inspection activities, including removal and replacement of through-hole and surface mount electronic components on high-reliability flight hardware. Interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing work instructions to support accurate and repeatable builds. Serve as a technical resource on the production floor, supporting line readiness, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, improving workflows, and maintaining build quality standards. Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve assembly challenges and support rapid iteration cycles. Support rapid development schedules while maintaining high workmanship standards, configuration control, and detailed manufacturing documentation.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing, electronics assembly, or high-reliability PCBA production environments
Hands-on experience operating SMT production equipment, including pick-and-place machines, printers, AOI systems, reflow ovens, and flying probe testing equipment
Experience programming and supporting pick-and-place operations for prototype and production PCB assemblies
Strong hands-on soldering and PCBA rework experience, including removal and replacement of both surface mount and through-hole components
Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes, component handling, ESD controls, and high-reliability manufacturing workmanship standards
Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings, schematics, manufacturing documentation, and process instructions
Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify assembly defects, process issues, and manufacturing challenges within fast-paced production environments
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, capable of supporting cross-functional teams and documenting manufacturing issues clearly
PC-A-610, J-STD-001, or IPC-7711/7721 certification (current or expired)

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments
Familiarity with MES/ERP systems and digital manufacturing workflows
Experience supporting both NPI builds and production-rate avionics manufacturing
Background with selective soldering, conformal coating, or X-ray inspection processes

Responsibilities

Lead hands-on execution of SMT and PCBA manufacturing operations in support of Terran R avionics development and production hardware
Operate and support automated SMT manufacturing equipment including printers, pick-and-place machines, reflow ovens, AOI systems, and flying probe test equipment to ensure efficient and high-quality PCB assembly execution
Program, optimize, troubleshoot, and maintain SMT line processes to support both development builds and production-rate manufacturing activities
Perform hands-on PCBA assembly, soldering, rework, and inspection activities, including removal and replacement of through-hole and surface mount electronic components on high-reliability flight hardware
Interpret engineering drawings, assembly documentation, BOMs, and manufacturing work instructions to support accurate and repeatable builds
Serve as a technical resource on the production floor, supporting line readiness, troubleshooting manufacturing issues, improving workflows, and maintaining build quality standards
Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering, design engineering, quality, and production teams to resolve assembly challenges and support rapid iteration cycles
Support rapid development schedules while maintaining high workmanship standards, configuration control, and detailed manufacturing documentation