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Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Staff Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLong Beach, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field.
  • At least 7 years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or production support for avionics hardware.
  • Hands-on experience with printed circuit board assemblies, avionics boxes, or wire harness fabrication and assembly.
  • Knowledge of IPC standards for printed circuit boards and cable assembly.
  • Experience with process documentation, including manufacturing work instructions, process control plans, and test procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop detailed process plans, work instructions, and work orders for manufacturing avionics hardware and wire harnesses.
  • Conduct Manufacturing Readiness Reviews to ensure production readiness and mitigate risk before major builds.
  • Collaborate with design engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability feedback and improve product designs for 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience ramping from research and development or pilot manufacturing to full production.
  • Familiarity with high-reliability electronics manufacturing and environmental testing.
  • Experience with computer-aided design tools such as NX, Zuken, or CATIA for mechanical design and harness routing.
  • Familiarity with product lifecycle management and enterprise resource planning systems for managing work orders and production tracking.
  • Understanding of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality management systems.
  • Experience using data analysis and visualization tools to identify, track, and optimize manufacturing key performance indicators.

About the Company

Relativity Space

Develops 3D-printed reusable rockets for launches

Relativity Space designs and launches rockets that are largely built with 3D-printed parts. Its core product line includes the Terran R, a medium-to-heavy lift rocket designed to be reusable and capable of delivering payloads to LEO and GTO. The company works by using advanced additive manufacturing to print most rocket structures and components in-house, reducing parts, complexity, and production time, and then offers launch services to customers who want to put satellites or other payloads into space. Unlike many peers, Relativity Space relies on a predominantly 3D-printed, vertically integrated approach with its own proprietary designs and manufacturing processes, aiming to streamline production and cut costs. The goal is to make access to space cheaper and more reliable by building a scalable, in-house manufacturing platform and a reusable rocket fleet that can deploy payloads on demand.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Growth Equity (Venture Capital)
Total funding
$2.2B
Headquarters
Long Beach, CA
Founded
2016

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