Impulse Space
PCBA Technician
Redondo Beach, California · On-site · Full-time · Posted Oct 28, 2026
- Experience
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in PCBA assembly, rework, or electronics technician roles.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under ITAR/EAR.
About the job
Performs spacecraft PCBA assembly, rework, inspection, and diagnostics to support reliable avionics and flight-hardware production.
What you'll do
- Assemble, modify, and repair PCBAs, including SMT soldering, component replacement, and wiring updates.
- Inspect and perform basic electrical checks; operate and maintain electronics lab equipment.
- Apply protective materials and follow ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols while collaborating with engineering and manufacturing teams.
What they ask for
- Proficiency soldering and reworking SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch packages.
- Ability to interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and PCB documentation.
- Experience with component replacements, wire modifications, jumpers, and board-level repairs.
- Experience with underfilling, conformal coating, staking, or potting materials.
Nice to have
- Experience with aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability electronics.
- IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 certification, or equivalent industry-recognized training.
Pay
$25.00 - $55.00 / hour (base salary)
Tools
IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/7721, microscopes, soldering stations, reflow tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes
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