Staff Avionics Manufacturing Engineer

The role

This person will develop process plans, work instructions, and work orders for avionics hardware and wire harnesses. They will collaborate with design engineers and support build technicians to ensure production readiness and continuous improvement.

What you will do

• 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
• Collaborate with design engineers to provide Design for Manufacturability (DFM) feedback
• 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

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s 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 have

• 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

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Generous PTO and sick leave policy
• Parental leave
• Annual learning and development stipend

About the company

Relativity Space is building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. They are developing the Terran R vehicle to deliver customer payloads to orbit.