Avionics Source Inspector: PCBA QC, 80% Travel

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, California, is seeking a dedicated electronics inspector to join the Reliability team. You will perform source inspections on PCBA assemblies, travel to supplier sites, and help ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and NASA-STD-8739.1 while balancing quality with schedule.

This first-shift role (Mon–Fri, early start) offers growth in a rocket manufacturing environment where accuracy and ownership matter, with detailed records, overtime, and collaboration

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PCBA/electronics inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Willing to travel 50–80%.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Class 3.
• Familiar with IPC-610 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739.1.

Responsibilities

• Travel ~80% to supplier sites for source inspections.
• Perform in-process and final PCBA inspections at onsite supplier facilities.
• Inspect solder joints, placement, polarity, markings, and conformal coating.
• Use microscopes and inspection equipment to identify defects.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and document nonconformances.
• Stay current with avionics QA standards and related regulations.
• Review purchase orders, certificates of conformance, test reports, and traceability.
• Verify parts match purchase orders, drawings, and BOMs.

Skills

PCBA inspection

Electronics inspection

IPC-A-610 familiarity

Travel readiness

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, California, is seeking a dedicated electronics inspector to join the Reliability team. You will perform source inspections on PCBA assemblies, travel to supplier sites, and help ensure compliance with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and NASA-STD-8739.1 while balancing quality with schedule.

This first-shift role (Mon–Fri, early start) offers growth in a rocket manufacturing environment where accuracy and ownership matter, with detailed records, overtime, and collaboration