Relativity Space-posted 2 months ago
Long Beach, CA
1,001-5,000 employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

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!

  • Lead hands-on assembly, rework, and inspection of high-reliability printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and complete avionics electromechanical units
  • Perform precision soldering, staking, conformal coating, and component-level rework on digital, analog, and RF circuit boards
  • 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 with minimal supervision
  • Serve as the technical lead for 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
  • Train and mentor technicians on best practices in both PCBA and electromechanical assembly, driving adherence to workmanship standards such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and NASA-STD-8739 series
  • Manage work center readiness, including tool calibration, ESD compliance, inventory of consumables, and implementation of lean manufacturing practices
  • 5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in both PCBA rework and electromechanical assembly
  • Proficient in fine-pitch soldering, component-level troubleshooting, and rework using hot air, soldering iron, and rework stations
  • 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
  • Proven ability to lead by example, provide technical guidance, and uphold build quality in a fast-paced, hardware development environment
  • 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
  • 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 orders, part usage, and nonconformances
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