Sr Avionics Harness Technician

Relativity Space; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company seeks an Avionics Harnessing Technician to support assembly and inspection of wiring for rocket systems. This role requires expertise in complex wiring and inspections, with a commitment to quality and reliability. Join us to help shape the future of aerospace and additive manufacturing technology.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity

Generous PTO and sick leave policy

Parental leave

Annual learning and development stipend

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a harnessing technician.
• Experience with inspections, continuity checks, and hipot tests.
• Certification in industry-standard wiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Support assembly, inspection, and rework of wiring systems.
• Maintain complex wiring systems and flight electronics.
• Perform repairs on wire harnesses and adhere to strict standards.

Skills

Wiring systems

Inspection

Soldering

Crimping

Connectorization

Education

Technical degree in electronics, avionics, or related field

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. While 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 the flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. This team works on complex electrical systems that require modularity andflexibility, andare critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond!

About the Role:

As an Avionics, Harnessing Technician, you will be pivotal in supporting the assembly, inspection, and rework of numerous critical test and production articles for the Terran R flight vehicle. Your expertise in wire harnessing and advanced assembly techniques will be crucial as you build and maintain complex wiring systems and other flight electronics. You will also be responsible for tasks involving electromechanical hardware as required, adhering to strict standards to ensure reliability and performance. To ensure efficient handling of materials and assemblies, you should be comfortable lifting 25 lbs. Necessary accommodations will be provided to ensure equal employment opportunities.

About you:

• 2+ years of hands-on experience as a harnessing technician specializing in application-critical, high-complexity wiring systems
• Experience conducting inspections, continuity checks, and hipot tests to ensure the integrity and functionality of wire harness assemblies
• Experience performing rework and repairs on wire harnesses, including cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and connectorization
• Prior certification in industry-standard wiring practices, demonstrating proficiency and adherence to stringent quality standards

Nice to haves but not required:

• A technical degree in electronics, avionics, or a related field
• Current or previous certification in IPC-A-620 or similar industry standards, reflecting advanced wiring or interconnect skills and commitment to quality
• Experience in fine-pitch wiring, rework, and repair of complex wire harness assemblies, with a keen understanding of advanced termination, grounding, and connectorization techniques and best practices
• Demonstrated experience producing high-quality, defect-free work

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: $30.10 — $38.50 USD

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