Staff Avionics Manufacturing Engineer Verified today
About the Team
The Avionics team designs, builds, tests, installs, and operates the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on Terran R and ground infrastructure. You will work closely with propulsion, GNC, fluids, and stage engineering teams to ensure seamless integration and operation.
About the Role
You will develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for manufacturing avionics hardware and wire harnesses. Your responsibilities include:
- 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 and develop capacity and demand plan models
About You
You have a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
Required experience:
- 7+ years 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 have:
- Experience ramping from R&D or pilot manufacturing to full production
- Familiarity with high-reliability electronics manufacturing and environmental testing
- Experience with CAD tools such as NX, Zuken, or 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 and visualization tools to identify, track, and optimize manufacturing KPIs
Compensation
Hiring range: $14,300 to $215,000 USD. Actual compensation determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, and annual learning and development stipend.