Aerospace Solar Cell Array Technician — Precision Assembly

Astro Digital; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

PTO

Job summary

Astro Digital in Littleton, Colorado designs, builds, and operates satellite solar cell arrays for space missions. The Satellite Solar Cell Array Production Technician performs precision assembly, electrical integration, testing, and rework in a cleanroom, collaborating with engineering to ensure high-reliability power systems.

The role emphasizes fine-pitch soldering, harness fabrication, adherence to SOPs and IPC standards, and strict ESD/FOD controls while supporting production goals in a

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of hands-on precision assembly and electrical rework in aerospace/defense, microelectronics, or precision manufacturing.
• Strong expertise in fine-pitch hand soldering, harness manufacturing, connector crimping/pinning, and electrical subassembly rework.
• Proficiency with basic electrical testing and troubleshooting using multimeters, power supplies, and harness test fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and SOPs.
• Experience working in a certified cleanroom environment following ESD and FOD protocols.

Responsibilities

• Execute end-to-end assembly, laydown, and electrical interconnection of space-grade solar cells on specialized panel substrates.
• Fabricate, route, terminate, and rework satellite wire harnesses, connectors, and cable assemblies according to engineering schematics and IPC standards.
• Perform component-level and subassembly electrical rework, including delicate soldering, wire modification, trace repair, and component replacement.
• Prepare substrate surfaces and insulating layers using automated cutter machinery, precision hand tools, and specialized tapes.
• Dispense, mix, and thermally cure conductive epoxies and space-qualified adhesives according to strict process controls.
• Execute controlled thermal and mechanical rework to replace defective cells, modules, or solar array components without damaging substrates.
• Perform incoming component screening, harness continuity checks, and functional illumination/voltage testing using multimeters and power supplies.
• Maintain cleanroom integrity, ESD controls, and FOD prevention protocols across all production and rework activities.

Skills

Fine-pitch hand soldering

Harness manufacturing

Connector crimping/pinning

Electrical subassembly rework

Reading electrical schematics

ESD/FOD protocols (cleanroom)

Electrical testing with multimeters

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Trade school/associate degree preferred

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Harness test fixtures

Soldering equipment

Job description

Astro Digital in Littleton, Colorado designs, builds, and operates satellite solar cell arrays for space missions. The Satellite Solar Cell Array Production Technician performs precision assembly, electrical integration, testing, and rework in a cleanroom, collaborating with engineering to ensure high-reliability power systems.

The role emphasizes fine-pitch soldering, harness fabrication, adherence to SOPs and IPC standards, and strict ESD/FOD controls while supporting production goals in a