Avionics Manufacturing Technical Specialist

Position: Avionics Manufacturing Technical Specialist I
About the Team:

The Avionics team is responsible for the full lifecycle of Terran R's nervous system, designing, building, testing, installing, and operating the hardware that connects and controls every major electrical system on the vehicle and ground. The team leverages close partnership between avionics design, manufacturing, and test to enable rapid iteration 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: you'll get to help shape Terran R's fundamental avionics architecture and be given a high degree of ownership on components that will fly.

This is a 1st shift position with a standard schedule of 5:00 AM - 3:30 PM PT, Monday through Friday. Please note that this position is structured around a baseline expectation of a 50-hour workweek, which may include occasional overtime as needed to meet operational goals.

About the Role:

* Create Process Plans, Standard Operating Procedures, and other supporting documents to define the process to manufacture avionics.

* Hands-on assembly, rework, and inspection of PCBAs & avionics electromechanical

* Build flight and development avionics hardware from the ground up - integrating PCBAs, connectors, cabling, thermal interfaces, fasteners, and enclosures into complete units

* Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly models, and work instructions

* Drive avionics box builds on the production floor, ensuring consistent build quality, configuration control, and documentation of as-built configurations

* Collaborate closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality to troubleshoot build issues, implement process improvements, and maintain flight-readiness standards

About You:

* 3+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in both PCBA rework, electromechanical assembly

* Strong mechanical assembly skills, including torque tools, bonding, and integration of electronics into enclosures or chassis

* In-depth knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and general high-reliability workmanship standards

* Comfortable reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation

* Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; capable of documenting build issues clearly and contributing to root cause investigations

Nice to haves but not required:

* IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or NASA-STD-8739.x certification (current or expired)

* Experience with flight hardware builds for aerospace or space systems

* Familiarity with cable and harness assembly, including wire crimping, stripping, and routing (per IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar)

* Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment

* Background using MES/ERP systems for tracking work

Benefits:

* 100% health care coverage on your first day

* Quarterly wellness stipend to use on health and wellness

* Partnership with Modern Health with access to 8 therapy & coaching sessions and mental health resources

* Discounts on gym memberships, travel and entertainment through Perk Spot

* Unlimited onsite snacks

* Free lunch on Mondays and Fridays

* Annual learning and development stipend

* PPE Stipend

* Pet Insurance through Fetch

* Company Paid Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, and Long Term Disability

* Up to 12 weeks salary continuation for paid pregnancy disability leave

* 8 Weeks company paid parental leave

* Access to One Medical