Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer for Terran R

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to own the production of avionics hardware and wire harnesses for Terran R. You will drive manufacturing readiness, collaborate with design on DFMs, and support technicians throughout builds, enabling rapid iteration and reliable production.

You will work with supply chain and quality teams to ensure quality components, while leveraging process data to improve capacity and efficiency, within a fast-paced aerospace

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 7+ years in avionics manufacturing or production support.
• Hands-on with PCBAs, avionics boxes, or wire harness fabrication.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB and cable assembly.
• Experience with manufacturing work instructions and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for the manufacturing of avionics hardware and wire harnesses.
• 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 the 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

Manufacturing experience

PCBAs knowledge

IPC standards knowledge

Process documentation

DFM feedback collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related field

Tools

CAD tools (NX, CATIA, Zuken)

PLM/ERP systems

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer to own the production of avionics hardware and wire harnesses for Terran R. You will drive manufacturing readiness, collaborate with design on DFMs, and support technicians throughout builds, enabling rapid iteration and reliable production.

You will work with supply chain and quality teams to ensure quality components, while leveraging process data to improve capacity and efficiency, within a fast-paced aerospace