Apex Space
Spacecraft PCBA Manufacturing Engineer
$120K–$195K
Los Angeles · Full-time · Posted Oct 13, 2026
- Experience
- 4+ years.
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person or be able to obtain required U.S. export authorizations.
About the job
Develops and scales PCBA manufacturing processes for spacecraft electronics from prototype builds through qualification and production ramp.
What you'll do
- Develop and optimize SMT, through-hole, inspection, and test processes; define process parameters and workmanship standards.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing defects, improve yield and repeatability, and support corrective actions and continuous improvement.
- Partner with engineering, quality, technicians, suppliers, and external manufacturing partners to improve manufacturability and production readiness.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 4+ years of experience in PCBA manufacturing engineering, electronics manufacturing, or SMT process development.
- Hands-on experience with SMT assembly, soldering, reflow profiling, and PCBA inspection.
- Experience troubleshooting PCBA defects and implementing corrective actions; familiarity with IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001.
Nice to have
- Experience manufacturing high-reliability electronics for aerospace, defense, medical devices, or automotive applications.
- Familiarity with IPC Class 3 workmanship requirements.
Pay
$120K – $195K USD base salary
Tools
PCBA, SMT, IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, AOI, X-ray inspection, ICT
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