Senior Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering aerospace company focused on building reusable rockets and advancing additive manufacturing. As part of the Avionics team, you'll develop critical manufacturing processes for avionics hardware, ensuring production readiness while collaborating with creative minds to shape the future of aerospace technology.

Benefits

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Competitive salary and equity

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in process development for avionics hardware.
• Hands-on experience with PCBAs and wire harness fabrication.
• Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB and cable assembly.

Responsibilities

• Develop process plans and work instructions for manufacturing.
• Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews to ensure production readiness.
• Support build technicians in troubleshooting manufacturing issues.

Skills

Manufacturing process development

Continuous improvement

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

Job Description

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: to build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R and to become America's leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both contribute to our long-term vision of creating humanity's industrial base on Mars, paving the way for interplanetary life to expand the possibilities of the human experience. This journey begins right here on Earth – where we design, build, and fly rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit. Terran R, our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, fulfills the growing demand for launch capacity, thanks to our iterative approach that accelerates design, testing, and development while minimizing costs. Our groundbreaking research and development in 3D printing pushes the boundaries of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Your journey with us is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to shape the future of aerospace technology, additive manufacturing, and the human experience alongside a community of passionate, creative individuals. Join us on this extraordinary journey, as we work together to transform our vision into reality.

About the Team:

The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on the rocket, from electronics, interconnects, associated mechanical design, testing, and initial production. This team's scope includes flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. They work on complex electrical systems that require modularity and flexibility, which are critical to the successful launch of Terran R and beyond!

About the Role:

1. Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for manufacturing avionics hardware and wire harnesses.
2. Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews (MRRs) to ensure production readiness and risk mitigation before major builds.
3. Collaborate with design engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback and improve product designs for ease of fabrication and assembly.
4. Support build technicians during manufacturing by troubleshooting issues, resolving non-conformances, and implementing corrective actions.
5. Work with supply chain and quality teams to ensure procurement and inspection of high-quality avionics components.
6. Analyze process performance and yield data to drive continuous improvement initiatives. Develop and maintain capacity and demand plan models.

About You:

1. A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
2. 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or production support for avionics hardware.
3. Hands-on experience with PCBAs, avionics boxes, or wire harness fabrication and assembly.
4. Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB and cable assembly.
5. Experience with process documentation, such as manufacturing work instructions, process control plans, and test procedures.

Nice to haves but not required:

• Experience with ramping from R&D or pilot manufacturing to full production.
• Familiarity with high-reliability electronics manufacturing and environmental testing.
• Experience with CAD tools (e.g., NX, Zuken, CATIA) for mechanical design and harness routing.
• Familiarity with PLM and ERP systems for managing work orders and production tracking.
• Understanding of AS9100 or ISO9001 quality management systems.
• Experience using data analysis/visualization tools to identify, track, and optimize manufacturing KPIs.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range: $130,000—$166,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or other protected statuses.