Senior Avionics PCBA Engineer: Prototyping & Automation

Relativity Space

Long Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 148,000 - 222,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning & development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a Senior Avionics PCBA Development Engineer to lead the bring-up of new avionics prototypes. You will program machines, develop processes, perform inspections, and troubleshoot defects hands-on while partnering with design and manufacturing teams.

You’ll drive DFM feedback, optimize SMT lines, and build automation tools to harvest data and improve efficiency. A hands-on craftsman and tech integrator, you’ll own components from prototype to mass

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience).
5–8 years hands-on PCBA assembly in a manufacturing environment.
Proficiency with SMT equipment and professional soldering/rework skills.
Ability to read PCB drawings, schematics, and datasheets; build automation tools.

Responsibilities

Review PCB designs for manufacturability and resolve assembly issues before builds.
Operate SMT line stations to ensure quality and process control for prototypes.
Perform first-article inspections and investigate defects to drive root-cause actions.
Develop programs and tune reflow profiles for high-reliability PCBA.
Support prototype builds, soldering, and rework; handover to mass production.
Maintain and update process-control documentation.
Develop automation tools for programming, data-collection, and analysis workflows.