Avionics Technician (Second shift)Department: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Redondo Beach
Compensation: $25.00 - $55.00 / hour
DescriptionAs an Avionics Technician at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of spacecraft printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and electromechanical assembly work on spacecraft used in low-earth orbit and beyond. Your work will directly impact the reliability and mission success of our spacecraft.
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
Minimum 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.
Preferred Skills and Experience- Experience with acceptance testing (ATP) of PCBAs, including electrical and environmental testing (thermal cycling, thermal vacuum and vibration).
- Prior experience working on aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systems.
- IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 certification, or equivalent industry-recognized training.
- Experience supporting prototype hardware builds, first-article assemblies, or rapid-turn engineering modifications.
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.
