Senior Avionics QA Inspector — Travel‑Heavy, 1st Shift

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Avionics Quality Inspector for first shift to perform PCBA and avionics inspections, ensuring compliance with NASA 8739 and IPC-610/620 standards. You will read drawings, conduct DMM tests, and help enforce quality throughout the Terran R program.

The role requires 5+ years in PCBA inspection, travel to supplier sites, and strong attention to detail. Relativity offers equity, competitive salary, PTO, parental leave, and a learning stipend

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of PCBA inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient in solder joint inspection and related standards (NASA 8739, IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610).
• Knowledge of cable harness inspection per NASA-STD-8739.3/8739.4 and IPC-A-620.
• Experience with continuity testing using DMM and inspection using portable measuring devices.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections of PCBA and avionics assemblies to ensure regulatory and company policy compliance.
• Travel approximately 80% to supplier sites to perform source inspections and audits.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and documentation of components and systems.
• Stay current with avionics standards and best practices related to quality assurance.
• Provide guidance and training on inspection techniques to teammates.
• Maintain a safe, organized work environment and adhere to regulations.

Skills

PCBA inspection

Solder joint inspection

Regulatory standards knowledge

DMM continuity testing

Reading engineering drawings

Tools

NASA 8739

IPC-J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-620

NASA-STD-8739.3/8739.4

DMM

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA, seeks a Senior Avionics Quality Inspector for first shift to perform PCBA and avionics inspections, ensuring compliance with NASA 8739 and IPC-610/620 standards. You will read drawings, conduct DMM tests, and help enforce quality throughout the Terran R program.

The role requires 5+ years in PCBA inspection, travel to supplier sites, and strong attention to detail. Relativity offers equity, competitive salary, PTO, parental leave, and a learning stipend