Avionics Production Supervisor, PCBA Long Beach, California

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Generous PTO and sick leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Parental leave

Job summary

A pioneering aerospace company in Long Beach is seeking a Production Leader for its Avionics team to manage PCB assembly processes, ensure quality, and foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in engineering and at least three years in a production role within aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing. This role offers a competitive salary range of $126,000–$174,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO and equity options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a production leadership role in aerospace, electronics, or a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience managing or supporting teams building and/or reworking PCBAs and building electro-mechanical assemblies.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and support avionics PCBA rework technician team.
• Drive daily production execution, quality assurance, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Production Control to ensure material readiness.

Skills

Production leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Technical skills in electronics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

3+ years in aerospace or high-reliability manufacturing

Tools

ERP/MRP/MES systems

Spreadsheets and databases

Job description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team

The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran R’s nervous system, designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. The team’s structure intentionally combines avionics design, manufacturing, and test to enable rapid iteration and feedback loops. Engineers are deeply embedded into other functions within Relativity, working closely with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation. Now is a unique time to join: you’ll get to help shape Terran R's fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and support avionics PCBA rework technician team and the SMT line. Support technician training, certification, and development.
• Drive daily production execution, quality assurance, and schedule adherence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Production Control, and Logistics to ensure material readiness and timely issue resolution.
• Identify and implement tools, floor layouts, and capital equipment to improve build efficiency and technician ergonomics.
• Establish and track key production metrics (e.g., throughput, cycle time, first-pass yield).
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a production leadership role in aerospace, electronics, or a high-reliability manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience managing or supporting teams building and/or reworking PCBAs and building electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with a focus on execution.
• Proven ability to collaborate across departments in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong computer and analytical skills including proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, shop floor management software (ERP/MRP/MES) or related programs and dashboards.

Nice to have but not required

• Experience with avionics or aerospace manufacturing standards (e.g., IPC‑A‑610, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, NASA‑STD‑8739).
• Hands‑on experience developing or optimizing manufacturing workstations, tooling, and layouts.
• Experience with ERP and MES systems for production management.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Strong technical background in electronics or harness design, build, or test.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job‑related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more!

Hiring Range:

$126,000 – $174,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.