Senior Avionics Source Inspector - PCBA QC & Supplier Audits

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

PTO and sick leave

Parental leave

Learning and development stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced electronics inspector to join the Reliability team. You will perform source inspections, audits, and ensure compliance with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001 Class 3, and NASA‑STD‑8739.1 across PCBA and assembly, traveling up to ~80% to supplier sites.

You will maintain inspection records, stay current with industry standards, and verify parts against PO, drawings, and BOMs. This first‑shift role includes a 50‑hour week with overtime.

Qualifications

• 3+ years hands-on PCBA, electronics, SMT, or high-reliability inspection experience.
• Ability to travel 50-80% and work independently.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Class 3; NASA-STD-8739.1 familiar.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections and audits at supplier sites.
• Inspect PCBA and post-processing at onsite supplier facilities and assist in-house assembly.
• Document nonconformances and maintain detailed inspection records.
• Verify parts match PO, drawings, and BOMs; stay current with industry standards.

Skills

Travel willingness

Attention to detail

Independent work

Tools

IPC-A-610

J-STD-001 Class 3

NASA-STD-8739.1

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking an experienced electronics inspector to join the Reliability team. You will perform source inspections, audits, and ensure compliance with IPC‑A‑610, J‑STD‑001 Class 3, and NASA‑STD‑8739.1 across PCBA and assembly, traveling up to ~80% to supplier sites.

You will maintain inspection records, stay current with industry standards, and verify parts against PO, drawings, and BOMs. This first‑shift role includes a 50‑hour week with overtime.