Avionics Electrical Technician

Espace; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness care options

Competitive salaries

Paid holidays

Job summary

Espace is looking for an Avionics Electrical Technician to join their team in Saratoga, CA. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience in electrical technician work, particularly in avionics hardware related to satellite systems.

Responsibilities include building harnesses and PCB soldering, while the role supports various engineering teams. This position emphasizes innovation and a commitment to redefining satellite communications.

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Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in electrical technician work.
• Experience with RF coax and connectors.
• Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Build flight and EGSE harnesses to IPC and/or SAE standards.
• Inspect and test/ringout harnesses made by other technicians.
• Support other engineering teams as needed.

Skills

Soldering

Harness fabrication and testing

PCB component soldering

Reading PCBA and harness drawings

Education

IPC-620, J-STD-001 certifications

Tools

Soldering iron

Crimpers

Altium Designer

Job description

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper‑scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly‑advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space‑based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

What is this role?

The Avionics Electrical Technician will participate in various areas of building and reworking on avionics hardware for E‑Space satellites and ground equipment. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in electrical technician work including harness fabrication and testing, and PCBA component soldering and inspection.

This position will report to the Director of Electrical Engineering and will work closely with the Electrical, Software, and Systems Engineering teams. The successful candidate will be based in our Saratoga, CA office.

YOU MUST HAVE A MINIMUM 3 YEARS WORK EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL IN A CORPORATE SETTING AS AN ELECTRICAL TECHICIAN

SATELLITE EXPERIENCE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED

Responsibilities

• Build flight and EGSE harnesses to IPC and/or SAE standards
• Inspection and test/ringout of harnesses made by other technicians or suppliers
• PCB component soldering and rework for both flight and EGSE hardware to IPC standards
• Inspection of new PCBs for manufacturing quality
• Help guide evolution of engineering practices related to harness and PCB design and manufacturing
• Support other engineering teams as needed

Qualifications

• IPC‑620, J‑STD‑001, or related certifications or training
• 3+ years of experience in electrical technician work
• 5+ years of hands‑on electronic hardware experience related to technician, quality, manufacturing, or other related work
• Proficiency with soldering irons, crimpers, polymerics, and basic electronic test equipment
• Proficiency reading PCBA drawings, harness drawings, and other related data packages
• Demonstrated success working in a dynamic environment
• Current IPC or J‑STD certification
• Aerospace vehicle PCBA or harness experience
• Experience with RF coax and connectors
• Ability to make harness drawings
• PCBA test experience
• Familiarity with Altium Designer

We are redefining how satellites are designed, manufactured and used—so we’re looking for candidates with passion, deep knowledge and direct experience on LEO satellite component development, design and in‑orbit activities. If that’s your experience – then we’ll be immediately wow‑ed.

Why E‑Space is right for you?

As a member of our team, you will play a crucial role in driving our success. Our team members have a strong sense of dedication and responsibility; this includes a strong commitment to our mission to create an entirely new suite of global capabilities to improve lives, business efficiencies and build a smarter planet. This means that there will be times when extra hours, including nights and weekends, may be needed to meet critical deadlines and mission goals. In return, we offer a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a high‑growth industry.

We want you to make the most of your journey at E‑Space. That’s why we support and invest in the physical, emotional and financial well‑being of our team members and their families. Some of what you can expect when working at E‑Space:

• An opportunity to really make a difference
• Sustainability at our core
• Fair and honest workplace
• Innovative thinking is encouraged
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (US only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off

We are committed to fostering an inclusive community where individuals from any background can thrive. E‑Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer.