Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II — High-Impact Production

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & equity

Generous PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Annual learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in California is seeking a senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize the manufacturing processes for avionics hardware and wire harnesses. You will collaborate with design, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure DFx, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and rigorous process documentation, while guiding technicians and driving continuous improvement across production.

This role offers competitive salary with equity, generous PTO, parental leave, a learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or production support for avionics hardware.
• Hands-on experience with PCBAs, avionics boxes, or wire harness fabrication and assembly.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB and cable assembly.
• Experience with process documentation, such as manufacturing work instructions, process control plans, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for avionics hardware manufacturing.
• Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) to ensure production readiness and risk mitigation before major builds.
• Collaborate with design engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability (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. Develop and maintain capacity and demand plan models.

Skills

PCBAs experience

Wire harness fabrication

IPC standards knowledge

Process documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

PLM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Relativity Space in California is seeking a senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to own and optimize the manufacturing processes for avionics hardware and wire harnesses. You will collaborate with design, supply chain, and quality teams to ensure DFx, Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, and rigorous process documentation, while guiding technicians and driving continuous improvement across production.

This role offers competitive salary with equity, generous PTO, parental leave, a learning