Star Catcher
Electrical Technician
Jacksonville, Florida, United States · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- Minimum: 5+ years in high-reliability circuit board assembly/rework or cable harness assembly/rework, with demonstrated capability in the other area or willingness and ability to cross-train. Ideal: 10+ years in each area.
- Education
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related field (ideal experience).
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations under U.S. space technology export regulations including ITAR.
About the job
Assembles, repairs, tests, and documents circuit boards and cable harnesses for spacecraft and orbital power-beaming systems.
What you'll do
- Perform high-reliability PCB assembly and rework, diagnose board faults, and validate repairs.
- Fabricate, test, and document cable harnesses; support avionics integration and electrical testing.
- Maintain lab equipment, build traceability, and workmanship processes for flight hardware.
What they ask for
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in high-reliability circuit board assembly/rework or cable harness assembly/rework, with demonstrated capability in the other area or willingness and ability to cross-train.
- Strong working knowledge of workmanship, contamination control, and hardware handling requirements for spaceflight electronics.
Nice to have
- Degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- Preferred certifications include NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, and IPC J-STD-001, as applicable.
Tools
IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, NASA-STD-8739.6, IPC-A-610, SMT
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