Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II

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Long Beach, CA
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112K-143K Annually
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3D Printing • Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
We are building the future of aerospace.
The Role
The Avionics Manufacturing Engineer II will develop process plans and work instructions for avionics hardware, conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews, support manufacturing technicians, and analyze performance data for continuous improvement. Collaboration with design and quality teams is essential to ensure high-quality production of avionics systems.
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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 and flexibility, and are critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond!

About the Role:

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

About You:

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
  • 2+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or production support for avionics hardware
  • Hands-on experience with PCBAs, avionics boxes, or wire harness fabrication and assembly
  • Knowledge of IPC standards for PCB and cable assembly
  • 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:

$112,000$143,000 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.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
1,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Welcome to Relativity Space, where we're rewriting the rules of rocketry. We have built and launched the world’s first 3D printed rocket, Terran 1, and are now bringing to market Terran R, our reusable medium-to-heavy-lift launch vehicle. Our iterative development approach revolutionizes the process from design to flight, ensuring we can scale to meet customer needs.

Our focus is clear: provide exceptional launch services that are highly competitive in the market. We design and manufacture cost-effective, high-performance, and reusable rockets at an unprecedented pace and scale – setting a new industry standard.

At Relativity Space, we have two audacious goals: build the next great commercial launch company with Terran R, and become America’s leading force in additive manufacturing innovation. Both ladder up 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. That journey begins right here on Earth—designing, building, and flying rockets to deliver customer payloads to orbit.

A medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R is designed to meet the ever-growing need for launch capacity. Our iterative approach accelerates the design, test, and development processes, enabling high-volume performance and reliability, with lower costs and shorter time to market. Our 3D printing research and development is at the bleeding edge, setting the standard for a new era of large-scale additive manufacturing.

Why Work With Us

We believe in a future where interplanetary life fundamentally expands the possibilities for the human experience. In realizing this, our long-term goal is to create humanity’s industrial base on Mars. The first step toward this long-term vision starts here on Earth – building rockets and pushing the boundaries of additive manufacturing.

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