Staff Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 155000 - 197000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

At Relativity Space were building rockets to serve todays needs and tomorrows breakthroughs. OurTerran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit meeting the growing demand for launchcapacity. But thats just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock newopportunities to advance science exploration and innovation pioneering progress that reaches beyondthe known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy ownership and impact exist at every level. Here youre not just executing tasks; youre solving problems that havent been solved before helping develop a rocket a factory and a business from the ground up. Whether youre in propulsion manufacturing software avionics or a corporate function youll collaborate across teams shape decisions and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand and your voice will help define the stories were writing together. Nowis a unique moment in time where its early enough to leave your mark on the product the process andthe culture but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The mostmeaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran Rs nervous system designing building testing installing and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. The teams structure intentionally combines avionics design manufacturing and test to enable rapiditeration and feedback loops. Engineers are deeply embedded into other functions within Relativity working closely with propulsion GNC fluids and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation. Now is a unique time to join: youll get to help shape Terran Rs fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly.

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 Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or a related field
7 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:

$155000 - $197000 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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Required Experience:

Staff IC