Senior Avionics Quality Inspector – Source Inspection Lead

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 42,981 - 64,471; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Avionics Quality Inspector focused on source inspections of PCBA and avionics systems. You will ensure compliance with NASA IPC standards and coordinate with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to uphold reliability from part to system.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, documentation, and updating inspection processes. Extensive travel and a focus on quality controls align with our Terran R objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50-80%.
• Proficient in inspecting solder joints, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface-mounted devices per NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610.
• Knowledge of cable harness assembly and inspection per NASA-STD-8739.3 and 8739-4 and/or IPC-A-620.
• Experienced in continuity testing using DMM and inspection with portable measuring devices.
• Familiar with avionics systems, components, and installations; able to read engineering drawings, manuals, and specs.

Responsibilities

• Perform receiving inspections of PCBA and quality assurance checks on avionics systems with its subassembly, components, wire harnesses and installations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies.
• Travel approximately 80% of the time to supplier sites to perform source inspections, audits, and support supplier quality and compliance activities.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and documentation to track the status and history of avionics components and systems.
• Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to avionics quality assurance and inspection processes.
• Provide guidance and training to other team members on avionics quality inspection techniques and procedures.
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, always adhering to safety regulations and best practices.

Skills

PCBA inspection

Avionics quality inspection

NASA 8739

IPC-J-STD-001

IPC-A-610

IPC-A-620

DMM testing

Inspection documentation

Tools

DMM

Portable measuring devices

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA is seeking a Senior Avionics Quality Inspector focused on source inspections of PCBA and avionics systems. You will ensure compliance with NASA IPC standards and coordinate with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to uphold reliability from part to system.

The role emphasizes hands-on inspection, documentation, and updating inspection processes. Extensive travel and a focus on quality controls align with our Terran R objectives.