Impulse Space · 2 months ago
Avionics Technician (PCBA)
Redondo Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$35/hr - $45/hr
5+ years expImpulse Space is a company focused on spacecraft manufacturing, and they are seeking a PCBA Technician to support the development and production of avionics and flight hardware. The role involves performing assembly, rework, and diagnostic tasks while ensuring high workmanship and quality standards.
AerospaceManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Read and interpret schematics, PCB layer stacks, BOMs, ECOs, and assembly drawings with high accuracy
Perform high-quality soldering and SMT assembly/rework on a wide range of componentsizes and package types, including fine-pitch and high-density devices
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
Perform underfill, conformal coating, staking, and potting per spacecraft environmental requirements
Follow strict ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols during all manufacturing evolutions
Collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to improve technical processes and resolve issues
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in PCBA assembly, rework, or electronics technician roles
Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 workmanship standards (formal certification is a plus)
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
Ability to follow detailed engineering instructions, work orders, and ECO-drive modifications
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
Willingness to adapt, learn, and embrace change in a fast-growing startup environment where processes and priorities evolve rapidly
Preferred
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
Working knowledge of cable and harness fabrication
Benefits
Stock options
Medical, vision & dental coverage
401(k) retirement plan
Company
Impulse Space
Impulse Space develops in-space transportation technology for payload delivery to various orbits.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$525MKey Investors
Linse CapitalFounders FundRTX Ventures
2025-06-03Series C· $300M
2024-10-01Series B· $150M
2023-07-24Series A· $45M
Leadership Team
Eric Romo
President and Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Business Insider
2025-12-25
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