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Senior Avionics PCBA Development Engineer

Relativity Space
Location
Long Beach, California, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Avionics Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands-on experience)
  • 5–8 years of hands-on PCBA assembly experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Proficiency with SMT equipment including solder paste printers, pick-and-place, and reflow ovens
  • Professional-grade soldering and rework skills, including component replacement, fine-pitch soldering, and BGA rework
  • Strong understanding of SMT processes, common defects, and troubleshooting, including inspection methods such as visual, AOI, and X-ray
  • Detail-oriented, with the ability to read PCB assembly drawings, schematics, and datasheets, and comfortable building automation tools or scripts to improve data collection and analysis
Nice to have
  • IPC-A-610 (CIS) or IPC-J-STD-001 soldering certification (highly preferred)
  • Experience with low-to-mid-volume or prototype PCBA manufacturing and familiarity with aerospace/defense quality requirements (AS9100, IPC Class 3)
  • Programming and scripting skills (Python, JavaScript, SQL) for tool development and data analysis, including experience integrating manufacturing equipment with data systems and applying AI/ML or agentic workflows in manufacturing
  • Familiarity with specialized processes and handling standards—selective soldering, conformal coating, potting, ESD control, moisture-sensitivity handling, and component traceability—as well as ECAD tools such as Altium and Valor NPI
What the job really is

As a Senior Avionics PCBA Development Engineer at Relativity Space, you will be responsible for the bring-up of new avionics prototypes, including programming machines, developing processes, conducting inspections, and troubleshooting defects. You will collaborate closely with design and manufacturing engineers to ensure manufacturability and quality of PCBAs, while also maintaining process control documentation and developing automation tools to enhance efficiency.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Generous PTO and sick leave policy
  • Parental leave
  • Annual learning and development stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • The role involves hands-on work which may not suit all candidates
  • Compensation range provided, but actual salary depends on experience and qualifications
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