Lead Avionics Manufacturing Engineer — Equity & PTO

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 14,300 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO

Sick leave policy

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of detailed process plans and assembly work orders for avionics hardware and wire harnesses.

You will conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, work with design teams on DFM feedback, and support technicians through troubleshooting and corrective actions. Collaboration with supply chain and QA is essential to ensure high-quality components.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for avionics hardware and wire harnesses.
• Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) to ensure production readiness and risk mitigation before major builds.
• Provide DFM feedback to design for easier fabrication and assembly.
• Support build technicians during manufacturing by troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions.
• Collaborate with supply chain and quality teams to procure and inspect high-quality avionics components.
• Analyze process performance and develop capacity and demand plan models.

Skills

PCBAs experience

Avionics hardware

Process documentation

Manufacturing experience

IPC standards

DFM feedback

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD tools (NX, CATIA, Zuken)

PLM/ERP systems

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to lead the development of detailed process plans and assembly work orders for avionics hardware and wire harnesses.

You will conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, work with design teams on DFM feedback, and support technicians through troubleshooting and corrective actions. Collaboration with supply chain and QA is essential to ensure high-quality components.