Senior Avionics Source Inspector – Travel-Heavy QA

Relativity; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 93,780,000 - 140,515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

PTO

Sick leave

Parental leave

Learning stipend

Job summary

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a reliability inspector to travel to supplier sites and perform source inspections of PCBA and post-processing, ensuring conformance to drawings and IPC-A-610.

You will inspect solder joints, component placement, and conformal coating, maintain detailed records, and support in-house manufacturing as needed. This role requires 50–80% travel, 5-day workweek with overtime, and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced rocket manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of PCBA/electronics inspection experience in manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel 50-80%.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 Class 3.

Responsibilities

• Perform source inspections and audits at supplier sites.
• Inspect PCBA, solder joints, and conformity to drawings.
• Review PO, certificates of conformance, and QA documentation.
• Maintain inspection records and report nonconformances.
• Stay current with avionics QA standards.

Skills

Travel willingness

Attention to detail

Independent worker

IPC-A-610 knowledge

NASA-STD-8739.1 knowledge

J-STD-001 Class 3 knowledge

Job description

Relativity Space in Long Beach, CA, is seeking a reliability inspector to travel to supplier sites and perform source inspections of PCBA and post-processing, ensuring conformance to drawings and IPC-A-610.

You will inspect solder joints, component placement, and conformal coating, maintain detailed records, and support in-house manufacturing as needed. This role requires 50–80% travel, 5-day workweek with overtime, and a commitment to quality in a fast-paced rocket manufacturing environment.