Avionics Solar Technician: Assembly & Testing

Impulse Space; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a hands-on technician to fabricate, assemble, and test solar array hardware. The role focuses on mechanical assembly and production testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with soldering, wiring, and precision assembly, following IPC standards, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining cleanroom and ESD controls. The job requires reading work instructions, lifting up to 25 lbs, and occasional extended hours or

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and follow work instructions.
• Demonstrate ownership and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to set up and use a torque wrench and other hand tools.
• Experience performing crimping, wire striping, continuity testing.
• Able to adapt to changing work assignments under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual soldering of solar cell strings including tab ribbon soldering, cell-to-cell interconnects, and bypass diode attachment.
• Execute gull-wing and other precision solder joint formations on solar array circuit interconnects per IPC workmanship standards.
• Handle ultra-thin solar cells, glass cover sheets, and silicon substrates with care to prevent micro-cracking or contamination.
• Inspect solder joints visually and with optical aids; identify and disposition non-conforming joints.
• Perform rework and repair of solder connections per approved rework procedures.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols, ESD controls, and FOD prevention throughout all soldering operations.
• Document assembly activities, rework operations, and non-conformances in production records.
• Use production software and digital work instruction systems accurately.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of assembly and integration processes, recommending and implementing efficiency enhancements and quality.

Skills

Read and follow work instructions

Ownership & problem solving

Adapt to changing assignments

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Torque wrench

Crimping tools

Wire stripping tools

Continuity testing

Hand tools

Job description

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach is seeking a hands-on technician to fabricate, assemble, and test solar array hardware. The role focuses on mechanical assembly and production testing in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will work with soldering, wiring, and precision assembly, following IPC standards, and contribute to process improvements while maintaining cleanroom and ESD controls. The job requires reading work instructions, lifting up to 25 lbs, and occasional extended hours or