Avionics Technician

Hardware FYI; Seal Beach, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision & FSA

PTO + sick leave

Job summary

AstroForge seeks an Avionics Technician to turn designs into mission-critical components in Seal Beach, CA. You will assemble PCBs, rework larger boards, and fabricate harnesses for space and ground systems with precision and speed.

The role demands 3+ years in aerospace or high-reliability settings, harnessing skills, and ability to read schematics. Soldering, multimeters, power supplies, and test equipment are essential. IPC-620 certs preferred; on-site work required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aerospace or high-reliability environments.
• Strong ability to build and troubleshoot cable harnesses.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, schematics, and documentation.
• Hands-on electronics assembly with standard tools.
• IPC-620 certification (current or previous).
• Must work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and integrate PCBs and cable harnesses for space and ground systems.
• Fabricate and route complex harnesses with reliable terminations.
• Work from drawings, schematics, and instructions to install components.
• Procure and source electrical components as directed.
• Perform rework and repairs on PCBs and harnesses.
• Troubleshoot, test, and validate electrical systems to high reliability standards.

Skills

PCB assembly

Cable harnessing

Reading schematics

Soldering & test

High-reliability environments

IPC-620 familiarity

Self-starter

On-site work in Seal Beach

Education

Technical degree in electronics/avionics or related field

IPC-620-Space or NASA-STD 8739.4 training (preferred)

Tools

Hand soldering

Multimeters

Power supplies

Test equipment

Job description

About the Company

At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. Along the way, we seek to leverage the technologies we build to provide additional value across other domains. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Job Description

As an Avionics Technician at AstroForge, you'll be turning technical designs into mission-critical components. You’ll be responsible for both assembling small printed circuit boards (PCBs), reworking larger ones, and fabricating complex cable harnesses. This includes tasks like soldering intricate components, building wire assemblies, and integrating electrical systems. Your role will require a blend of precision, speed, and problem-solving, as you'll be working on both space and ground systems in a fast-paced environment where accuracy,quality and reliability are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and integrate both printed circuit boards (PCBs) and cable harness assemblies for space and ground systems.
• Fabricate and route complex harnesses, including wiring, connectors, and terminations, ensuring high-reliability performance for mission-critical systems.
• Perform detailed work using drawings, schematics, and written/verbal instructions to fabricate and install harnesses and electrical components.
• Procure and source electrical components under the direction of leads and engineers as required.
• Perform rework and repairs on PCBs, cable harnesses, and other electrical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot, test, and validate electrical systems, including harnesses, ensuring compliance with high-reliability standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments, with a strong background in both PCB assembly and harnessing.
• Proficiency in building and troubleshooting cable harness assemblies, including wiring and connector terminations.
• Strong skills in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and documentation, with the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Hands-on experience with standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering, multimeters, power supplies, and test equipment.
• IPC-620 certification (current or previous)
• Strong self starter with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, maintaining precision and quality.
• Must be able to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical degree in electronics, avionics, or a related field.
• IPC-620-Space or NASA-STD 8739.4 certification (current or previous) or equivalent training.
• Previous experience with hipot testing, applying staking material, and applying conformal coat to printed circuit boards
• Experience working with energized power systems, high-voltage systems, battery systems, or RF assemblies.
• J-STD-001 certification (current or previous)

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Vision and FSA benefits available
• 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
• 10 paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan - 401(k), with company match
• Equity on the ground floor of a startup

Salary

$35-45 per hour

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.