Aerospace Flight Electronics Technician (Hand Soldering)

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); Vor Ort; USD 43.000 - 61.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Caltech is seeking a dedicated electronics assembler to develop instrument electronics for NASA’s UVEX mission. You will work with the PMA division to assemble, rework, test, and support flight electronics boards, and help prepare components and wire harnesses for assembly.

Role requires extensive hand soldering experience on high‑reliability electronics, rigorous documentation, and the ability to work collaboratively in a university research environment.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in electronics assembly and hand soldering, including work on flight hardware or high‑reliability electronics in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with hand soldering, rework, and inspection of electronic assemblies in accordance with aerospace industry standards.
• Knowledge of NASA-STD-8739 workmanship standards, including electrostatic discharge (ESD) control procedures.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, assembly instructions, and written procedures while maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records.

Aufgaben

• Assemble and rework prototype, engineering, and flight electronics boards using hand-soldering techniques.
• Prepare and organize electronic components and parts kits for assembly.
• Assemble and support the fabrication of electrical wire harnesses.
• Assist engineering staff with laboratory testing of electronic components and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory workspace, including light housekeeping duties.
• Travel occasionally to local vendors and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as needed.

Kenntnisse

Electronics assembly

Hand soldering

NASA standards

ESD control

Documentation

Attention to detail

Jobbeschreibung

Caltech is seeking a dedicated electronics assembler to develop instrument electronics for NASA’s UVEX mission. You will work with the PMA division to assemble, rework, test, and support flight electronics boards, and help prepare components and wire harnesses for assembly.

Role requires extensive hand soldering experience on high‑reliability electronics, rigorous documentation, and the ability to work collaboratively in a university research environment.