Avionics Production Specialist (SMT)

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:

• Lead hands-on execution of SMT and PCBA manufacturing operations in support of Terran R avionics development and production hardware
• Operate and support automated SMT manufacturing equipment including printers pick-and-place machines reflow ovens AOI systems and flying probe test equipment to ensure efficient and high-quality PCB assembly execution
• Program optimize troubleshoot and maintain SMT line processes to support both development builds and production-rate manufacturing activities. Perform hands-on PCBA assembly soldering rework and inspection activities including removal and replacement of through-hole and surface mount electronic components on high-reliability flight hardware
• Interpret engineering drawings assembly documentation BOMs and manufacturing work instructions to support accurate and repeatable builds
• Serve as a technical resource on the production floor supporting line readiness troubleshooting manufacturing issues improving workflows and maintaining build quality standards
•  Collaborate closely with manufacturing engineering design engineering quality and production teams to resolve assembly challenges and support rapid iteration cycles
• Support rapid development schedules while maintaining high workmanship standards configuration control and detailed manufacturing documentation.

About You:

• 5+ years of experience in SMT manufacturing electronics assembly or high-reliability PCBA production environments
• Hands-on experience operating SMT production equipment including pick-and-place machines printers AOI systems reflow ovens and flying probe testing equipment
• Experience programming and supporting pick-and-place operations for prototype and production PCB assemblies
• Strong hands-on soldering and PCBA rework experience including removal and replacement of both surface mount and through-hole components
• Strong understanding of PCB assembly processes component handling ESD controls and high-reliability manufacturing workmanship standards
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings schematics manufacturing documentation and process instructions
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify assembly defects process issues and manufacturing challenges within fast-paced production environments
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail capable of supporting cross-functional teams and documenting manufacturing issues clearly. PC-A-610 J-STD-001 or IPC-7711/7721 certification (current or expired)

Nice to haves but not required:  

• Experience supporting aerospace defense or other high-reliability electronics manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with MES/ERP systems and digital manufacturing workflows
• Experience supporting both NPI builds and production-rate avionics manufacturing
• Background with selective soldering conformal coating or X-ray inspection processes

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket Terran R 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.

Why Work With Us

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.

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