Avionics Test Engineering Manager: Rapid Prototyping

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manager of Avionics Electrical Test Engineering to lead a team responsible for PCBA bring-up, integrated system test, and automated test development for power electronics and avionics. You will partner across Avionics Hardware, Power Systems, GNC, Manufacturing and Vehicle Integration.

You should have a PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering (or BS with exceptional experience), plus hands-on lab expertise and 3+ years of leadership in electrical test.

Qualifications

• PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering (or B.S. with exceptional relevant experience).
• Extensive PCBA bring-up, debugging, validation, and electrical system troubleshooting.
• Strong experience with system-level testing of avionics and power electronics.
• Deep knowledge of power electronics and low-voltage hardware for mission-critical systems.
• Proficient with electrical lab equipment and test infrastructure development.
• 3+ years leading electrical test engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of electrical test engineers.
• Define test strategies for power electronics and low-voltage avionics.
• Develop automated test infrastructure and data analysis.
• Oversee board-level and system-level validation including environmental tests.
• Drive root-cause analysis across components and systems.
• Collaborate with hardware design to ensure testability.
• Maintain a safe, high-quality lab with calibration and readiness.
• Manage scheduling and cross-functional alignment for milestones.
• Champion continuous improvement of test methods and automation.

Skills

PCBA bring-up

Electrical system testing

Power electronics

Lab measurement equipment

Leadership (3+ years)

Education

PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering

B.S. with exceptional relevant experience

Tools

Test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter)

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Manager of Avionics Electrical Test Engineering to lead a team responsible for PCBA bring-up, integrated system test, and automated test development for power electronics and avionics. You will partner across Avionics Hardware, Power Systems, GNC, Manufacturing and Vehicle Integration.

You should have a PhD or MS in Electrical Engineering (or BS with exceptional experience), plus hands-on lab expertise and 3+ years of leadership in electrical test.