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$35/hr–$45/hr
Full-time
professional certificate
Stock Options, Medical Insurance, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, 401(k) Retirement Plan
Posted 10d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Perform spacecraft assembly, rework, and diagnostic tasks for high-reliability avionics and flight hardware. Collaborate with engineering and test teams to ensure quality workmanship and mission readiness through precise soldering and mechanical integration.
Requirements
Requires 5+ years of experience in PCBA assembly and rework with proficiency in SMT and through-hole components. Candidates must be able to interpret electrical schematics and follow strict aerospace workmanship standards and cleanroom protocols.
Full job description
Avionics Technician (PCBA)
Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $35.00 - $45.00 / hour
Description
As a PCBA Technician, you will perform a wide range of spacecraft assembly, rework, and diagnostic tasks to support the development and production of high-reliability avionics and flight hardware. You will work closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure the highest levels of workmanship, quality and mission readiness.
Responsibilities
Read and interpret schematics, PCB layer stacks, BOMs, ECOs, and assembly drawings with high accuracy.
Perform high-quality soldering and SMT assembly/rework on a wide range of componentsizes and package types, including fine-pitch and high-density devices.
Assemble, modify, and repair PCBAs according to engineering instructions, including component replacements, wiring updates, and mechanical integration steps.
Conduct visual inspections and basic electrical checks to verify workmanship quality and identify assembly defects.
Operate and maintain standard electronics lab equipment, including microscopes, soldering stations, reflow tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
Perform underfill, conformal coating, staking, and potting per spacecraft environmental requirements.
Follow strict ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols during all manufacturing evolutions.
Collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to improve technical processes and resolve issues
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of hands-on experience in PCBA assembly, rework, or electronics technician roles.
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 workmanship standards (formal certification is a plus)
Proficiency in soldering and rework of SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch packages.
Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and PCB documentation.
Working knowledge of cable and harness fabrication.
Additional Information:
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.
Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Accelerating our future beyond Earth.
In-space mobility for LEO, GEO, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Redondo Beach, California
LinkedIn followers
76,770
Total funding
$1.0B
Impulse Space, the in-space mobility company, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with a fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry pioneers, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.
Accelerating our future beyond Earth.
In-space mobility for LEO, GEO, the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
Industry
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Company size
201-500 employees
Founded
2021
Headquarters
Redondo Beach, California
LinkedIn followers
76,770
Total funding
$1.0B
Impulse Space, the in-space mobility company, is accelerating our future beyond Earth beginning with a fleet of cost-effective, high-performance space vehicles. Founded by Tom Mueller and led by a team of industry pioneers, Impulse Space is transforming in-space mobility by reliably and rapidly getting customers where they want to go.