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Avionics Technician (Second shift)

Impulse· Manufacturing
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Redondo Beach$25/hr - $55/hrFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Avionics Technician responsible for a wide range of spacecraft PCBA and electromechanical assembly in a high-reliability aerospace environment, supporting spacecraft used in low-earth orbit and beyond.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-quality soldering and SMT assembly/rework on a wide range of components and package types, including fine-pitch and high-density devices.
  • Perform underfill, staking and conformal coatings of PCBAs.
  • Electromechanical builds of avionics hardware, including PCBAs, batteries, antennas, reaction wheels and enclosures
  • 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
  • Collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to improve technical processes and resolve issues

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in PCBA assembly, soldering and rework
  • 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
  • Demonstrated experience performing component replacements, wire mods, jumpers, and board-level repairs
  • Experience working with underfilling, conformal coating, staking, or potting materials
  • Experience with electromechanical assembly
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-reliability workmanship
  • Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team-first environment, supporting cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and test groups

Skills

Required:PCBA assembly and solderingReading electrical schematics and PCB documentationElectromechanical assembly

Benefits

  • Long-term incentives in the form of stock options
  • Medical, vision & dental coverage
  • 401(k) retirement plan
Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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