Senior Avionics Manufacturing Engineer - Production

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced Avionics Manufacturing Specialist in Long Beach to lead the creation of detailed process plans and work instructions for avionics hardware and wire harnesses. You’ll conduct MRRs to ensure readiness and collaborate with design engineers to improve DFM across production.

You will troubleshoot during manufacturing, coordinate with supply chain and quality teams for component procurement and inspection, and analyze process data to drive continuous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or production support for avionics hardware.
• Hands-on experience with PCBAs, avionics boxes, or wire harness fabrication and assembly.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB and cable assembly.
• Experience with process documentation, such as manufacturing work instructions, process control plans, 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

PCBAs

Avionics wiring

Process documentation

DFM feedback

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Aerospace engineering or related field

Tools

PLM

ERP systems

Job description

Relativity Space is seeking an experienced Avionics Manufacturing Specialist in Long Beach to lead the creation of detailed process plans and work instructions for avionics hardware and wire harnesses. You’ll conduct MRRs to ensure readiness and collaborate with design engineers to improve DFM across production.

You will troubleshoot during manufacturing, coordinate with supply chain and quality teams for component procurement and inspection, and analyze process data to drive continuous