Senior Avionics Quality Inspector (Source Inspection, First Shift)

• The Reliability team at Relativity Space ensures quality is built into every stage of the Terran R design and production process, embedding reliability from the very beginning
• The team works directly with design, manufacturing, test, and launch teams to stay close to the hardware, understand constraints, and proactively shape decisions
• As the program moves from development into production and scaled operations, this is the time to establish the right processes, controls, and inspections without slowing progress
• The team plays a key role in balancing risk, fostering a culture of ownership, and making sure speed never comes at the cost of reliability
• Success means creating a quality system that scales with the Terran R program and Relativity as a whole
• Perform receiving inspections of PCBA and quality assurance checks on avionics systems with its subassembly, components, wire harnesses and installations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
• Travel approximately 80% of the time to supplier sites, both locally and domestically, to perform source inspections, conduct audits, and support supplier quality and compliance activities
• Maintain detailed inspection records and documentation to track the status and history of avionics components and systems
• Stay current with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to avionics quality assurance and inspection processes
• Provide guidance and training to other team members on avionics quality inspection techniques and procedures
• Maintain a safe and organized work environment, always adhering to safety regulations and best practices
• This is a first-shift position with a standard schedule of Monday through Friday, 5:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT. The role is structured around a 50-hour workweek, including 10 guaranteed overtime hours each week

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Additional stipend for employee wellness
• 401(k)
• Equity
• 11 company holidays & generous PTO
• Monthly lunches, game nights, holiday celebrations, and offsite events
• Generous parental leave and provide a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family-building benefits
• $2,000 annual learning stipend
• Constant training opportunities, company Lunch and Learns, and access to industry conferences- Proficient in inspecting solder joints, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and surface-mounted devices in accordance with NASA 8739 and/or IPC-J-STD-001, IPC-A-610 standards
• Knowledge of cable harness assembly and inspection following NASA-STD-8739.3 and 8739.4 and/or IPC-A-620 standards
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality function
• Ability to travel up to 50- 80%
• A high level of attention to detail is crucial for conducting thorough inspections and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations
• Familiar with avionics systems, components, and installations is essential, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications
• Experienced in conducting continuity test using DMM and inspection using portable measuring devices
• Well-versed in process development and first-time quality efforts
• Experience leading projects or teams, even if not in a leadership role. Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and drive quality improvement efforts
• Highly organized and able to provide structure and direction to the previously undefined
• Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-620 or IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001