Senior Avionics Source Inspector - First Shift, Global Travel

Relativity Space, Inc.; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Generous PTO & sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a first-shift Quality Inspector to assure PCBAs and assemblies meet IPC‑A‑610 and NASA‑8739.1 standards. Expect ~80% travel to supplier sites for source inspections and to support quality across the production chain.

Failure will not be tolerated; you will document inspections, maintain records, and stay current with industry standards. A minimum of 3 years in electronics inspection is required, with independence and meticulous attention to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on PCBA, electronics, SMT, or high-reliability electronic assembly inspection experience.

Responsibilities

• Travel approximately 80% to supplier sites to perform source inspections and support supplier quality.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of PCBA and post-processing at onsite supplier facilities.
• Inspect solder joints, component placement, polarity, markings, conformal coating, cleanliness, and workmanship per drawings and IPC‑A‑610.
• Use microscopes and inspection equipment to identify workmanship defects and nonconformances.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and document nonconformances.
• Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices for avionics QA and inspection.

Skills

PCBA inspection

Electronics inspection

Travel readiness

Independent work

Attention to detail

IPC-A-610 familiarity

Job description

Relativity Space, Inc. in Long Beach, CA is seeking a first-shift Quality Inspector to assure PCBAs and assemblies meet IPC‑A‑610 and NASA‑8739.1 standards. Expect ~80% travel to supplier sites for source inspections and to support quality across the production chain.

Failure will not be tolerated; you will document inspections, maintain records, and stay current with industry standards. A minimum of 3 years in electronics inspection is required, with independence and meticulous attention to