Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II — Build Flight Hardware

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Long Beach, Northern (CA, KY)

Hybrid

USD 104,000 - 156,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II to lead avionics manufacturing processes from pilot to production for Terran R hardware. Location is Long Beach, California, with compensation ranging from $104,000 to $156,000 USD per year.

The Avionics team designs, builds, tests, installs, and operates the vehicle’s electrical systems, collaborating across propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering to enable rapid iteration and robust integration.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related engineering field.
7+ years in avionics manufacturing or related sectors.
Hands-on with PCBAs, avionics boxes, or wire harnesses.
Familiar with IPC standards for PCB and cable assembly.
Experience documenting processes and creating work instructions.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for manufacturing avionics hardware and wire harnesses.
Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) to ensure production readiness and risk mitigation before major builds.
Collaborate with design engineers to provide DFM feedback and improve product designs for ease of fabrication and assembly.
Support build technicians during manufacturing by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions.
Work with supply chain and quality teams to ensure procurement and inspection of high-quality avionics components.
Analyze process performance and yield data to drive continuous improvement initiatives and maintain capacity and demand plan models.