Aerospace PCBA Technician — Precision Solder & Rework

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is hiring a PCBA Technician to support assembly, rework, and diagnostics for high-reliability avionics and flight hardware. You will collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to maintain workmanship and mission readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in PCBA or electronics technician work, proficiency in soldering/rework of SMT and through-hole parts, and the ability to read schematics and assembly drawings with precision. On-site work in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on PCBA assembly/rework or electronics technician experience.
• Ability to read schematics and PCB documentation with accuracy.
• Proficient in soldering and rework of SMT and through-hole components.
• Familiar with IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 (certification a plus).
• Experience with underfill, conformal coating, staking, or potting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematics, PCB layer stacks, BOMs, ECOs, and assembly drawings with high accuracy.
• Perform soldering and SMT assembly/rework on a wide range of components and package types.
• Assemble, modify, and repair PCBA per engineering instructions, including component replacements and wiring updates.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic electrical checks to verify workmanship quality.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including microscopes, soldering stations, reflow tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Follow strict ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols during manufacturing evolutions.
• Collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to improve processes.

Skills

Schematic reading

Soldering & SMT rework

PCB assembly & repair

Electrical test & inspection

Documentation interpretation

Tools

Microscopes

Soldering stations

Reflow ovens

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Job description

Impulse Space is hiring a PCBA Technician to support assembly, rework, and diagnostics for high-reliability avionics and flight hardware. You will collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to maintain workmanship and mission readiness.

The role requires 5+ years in PCBA or electronics technician work, proficiency in soldering/rework of SMT and through-hole parts, and the ability to read schematics and assembly drawings with precision. On-site work in a fast-paced startup environment.