Manager, Avionics Manufacturing Engineering

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA 90801, US• Full Time

Posted 2 hours ago• Avionics• Electrical

Compensation

$142,000–$196,000/year

Job Description

At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team:

The Avionics team is responsible for all aspects of the electrical design on the rocket, from electronics, interconnects, associated mechanical design, testing and initial production. This team's scope includes the flight computers, power systems, RF systems, PCB design, autonomous flight safety systems, and telemetry. This team works on complex electrical systems that require modularity and flexibility, and are critical to the successful launch of Terran R, and beyond!

About the Role:

As a Manager of Avionics Manufacturing Engineering, you will play a crucial role in developing and guiding the manufacturing team while defining key projects, goals, and initiatives
Your expertise in lean manufacturing will be essential in identifying production gaps and inefficiencies, advocating for the implementation of tools, systems, and processes that enhance overall performance
You will be responsible for driving continuous improvement across the production floor, ensuring that the team meets high standards of quality and efficiency
Your leadership will be vital in optimizing manufacturing workflows, reducing waste, mentoring the growing engineering team, and achieving operational excellence

About You:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with at least 3 years of experience in a leadership or management role
Strong understanding of manufacturing of avionics systems, including PCBA manufacturing; harness fabrication; and electronics box assemblies
Background in lean manufacturing principles; process optimization; and quality management systems
Prior experience with scaling low-volume or pilot production lines to high volume
Strong communication skills, capable of working cross-functionally with design, production, and executive teams

Nice to haves, but not required:

Understanding of AS9100 processes and quality management systems
Experience with electronics supply chain management
Familiarity with quality process controls for PCBAs, wire harnesses, and electromechanical assemblies
Familiarity with environmental testing of avionics hardware per standards such as SMC-S-016, DO-160, or similar

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 PerkSpot
Unlimited onsite snacks
Free lunch on Monday - Friday
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

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:

$142,000—$196,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].