Avionics PCBA Technician — R&D & Production

Castelion; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Castelion in Torrance, CA is seeking an Avionics PCBA Technician to support development and production of systems for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on hands-on assembly, rework, testing, and hardware integration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will read schematics, build and test PCBA assemblies, and help improve processes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining ESD-controlled workstation standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of avionics technician, electronics manufacturing, or related hands-on assembly experience.
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring harness drawings.
• Experience performing soldering and PCBA rework.
• Experience working with IPC-610 and IPC-620 standards.
• Familiarity with avionics, electrical, or electro-mechanical assembly processes.
• Ability to follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and controlled documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality.
• Experience working in an ESD-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development and production environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCBA soldering and rework, including installation of jumpers and component replacement as required.
• Build wire harnesses, cable assemblies, PCBAs, electro-mechanical units, and test equipment.
• Assemble, integrate, and test avionics hardware and support equipment.
• Execute manufacturing and test processes according to work instructions, drawings, and engineering documentation.
• Support development builds, prototype builds, and transition into initial production.
• Assist with setup and maintenance of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment.
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and controlled documentation.
• Identify build issues and elevate discrepancies to engineering or manufacturing leadership.
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on quality, repeatability, and efficiency.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-compliant work environment.
• Monitor work progress against schedules and support production priorities as needed.

Skills

Soldering

Rework

PCB Assembly

ESD Handling

Schematic Reading

Documentation

Tools

IPC-610

IPC-620

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Castelion in Torrance, CA is seeking an Avionics PCBA Technician to support development and production of systems for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This full-time, non-exempt role focuses on hands-on assembly, rework, testing, and hardware integration with engineering and manufacturing teams.

You will read schematics, build and test PCBA assemblies, and help improve processes in a fast-paced environment while maintaining ESD-controlled workstation standards.