Senior Avionics Source Inspector — Global Travel

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

Job summary

Relativity Space is hiring a Quality Inspector in Long Beach, CA to perform source inspections, in-process and final PCBA inspections, and ensure compliance with IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739.1. Expect ~80% travel to supplier sites, with detailed record-keeping and collaboration across design, manufacturing, and QA teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy, high attention to detail, and a commitment to reliability in the Terran R program.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on PCBA, electronics SMT, or high-reliability inspection in manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel 50–80% and work independently without supervision.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610, J-STD-001 Class 3, IPC-610 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739.1.
• High attention to detail to ensure compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Travel ~80% to supplier sites for source inspections and audits.
• Perform in-process and final inspections of PCBA and post-processing at supplier facilities.
• Inspect solder joints, placement, polarity, markings, coating, cleanliness, and workmanship.
• Use microscopes and inspection equipment to identify defects and nonconformances.
• Maintain detailed inspection records and document nonconformances.
• Stay current with avionics QA standards and best practices.
• Review purchase orders, certificates of conformance, test reports, and BOMs.
• Verify parts match PO, engineering drawings, and BOMs.

Skills

Electronics inspection

Travel readiness

Independent work

IPC-A-610 familiarity

J-STD-001 Class 3

NASA-STD-8739.1 familiarity

Attention to detail

Job description

Relativity Space is hiring a Quality Inspector in Long Beach, CA to perform source inspections, in-process and final PCBA inspections, and ensure compliance with IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 Class 3 and NASA-STD-8739.1. Expect ~80% travel to supplier sites, with detailed record-keeping and collaboration across design, manufacturing, and QA teams.

The role emphasizes autonomy, high attention to detail, and a commitment to reliability in the Terran R program.