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 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.
About the Role:
- 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.
About You:
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a PCBA Inspector in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a quality function.
- 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.
- Experienced in conducting continuity test using DMM and inspection using portable measuring devices.
- Familiar with avionics systems, components, and installations is essential, with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical manuals, and specifications.
- A high level of attention to detail is crucial for conducting thorough inspections and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations.
Nice to haves but not required:
- Well-versed in process development and first-time quality efforts.
- Highly organized and able to provide structure and direction to the previously undefined.
- Experience leading projects or teams, even if not in a leadership role. Demonstrate the ability to take initiative and drive quality improvement efforts.
- Certified or previously certified in IPC-A-620 or IPC-A-610 or J-STD-001.
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.
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].
Skills Required
- Minimum 2 years experience as a PCBA Inspector in a manufacturing quality function
- Proficient inspecting solder joints, crimping, conformal coating, staking, and SMD per NASA 8739 and/or IPC J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610
- Knowledge of cable harness assembly and inspection per NASA-STD-8739.3/8739.4 and/or IPC-A-620
- Experience conducting continuity tests using a DMM and using portable measuring devices
- Familiarity with avionics systems, components, installations, and ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
- High attention to detail for thorough inspections and compliance
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 80% domestically to supplier sites
- Experience in process development and first-time quality efforts
- Experience leading projects or teams or demonstrated initiative driving quality improvements
- Certification or prior certification in IPC-A-620, IPC-A-610, or J-STD-001
Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company‑funded HSA contributions, mental‑health resources, and One Medical are highlighted. EAP access, a wellness stipend, and gym discounts further reinforce the health and wellness offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Generous parental leave and a $10,000 stipend for fertility, adoption, and other family‑building needs are prominently offered. Adoption assistance, a return‑to‑work program, partnership with Carrot Fertility, and an onsite Mother’s Room add depth.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Everyday perks include complimentary lunches/snacks, visiting food trucks, quarterly barbecues, offsites, and milestone celebrations. An annual learning stipend, Lunch‑and‑Learns, and conference access support growth and day‑to‑day engagement.
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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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