Avionics Technician (Electromechanical Assembly)

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space in Redondo Beach seeks an Avionics Technician (Manufacturing) to lead precision assembly, inspection, and documentation of high‑reliability avionics for Mira and Helios spacecraft. This hands‑on role builds technical skills, process discipline, and understanding of quality and safety standards.

You will interpret detailed drawings and BOMs, perform controlled assembly, and record build data to ensure traceability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years electromechanical assembly experience.
• 2+ years in a production environment (aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, etc.).
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.
• Proficient with hand tools, torque tools, calipers, micrometers, and basic measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromechanical assembly with torqueing and alignment; set up torque tools.
• Assemble PCBs, harness routing, connectors; ensure cleanliness per standards.
• Interpret drawings and wiring diagrams; follow work instructions.
• Identify non-conformances and communicate issues.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to improve rate and efficiency.
• Work with engineers and QA on issues and documentation updates.
• Record build data and ensure traceability per aerospace standards.
• Verify parts using drawings, BOMs, and torque specs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Torque tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Measuring equipment

Job description

Description

As an Avionics Technician (Manufacturing) at Impulse, you’ll be responsible for the precision assembly, inspection, and documentation of high-reliability avionics assemblies used in low-earth orbit and beyond. Your work will directly impact the reliability and mission success of our Mira and Helios spacecraft. This role is designed for individuals seeking hands‑on experience in aerospace manufacturing while developing technical skills, process discipline, and an understanding of quality and safety standards.

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $25.00 - $45.00 / hour

Description

As an Avionics Technician (Manufacturing) at Impulse, you’ll be responsible for the precision assembly, inspection, and documentation of high-reliability avionics assemblies used in low-earth orbit and beyond. Your work will directly impact the reliability and mission success of our Mira and Helios spacecraft. This role is designed for individuals seeking hands‑on experience in aerospace manufacturing while developing technical skills, process discipline, and an understanding of quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform electromechanical assembly work. Perform precision fitting, torquing, sealing, and alignment of components. Setting up Torque tools, 2nd party verify when necessary
• Performs full mechanical and electrical assembly involving PCBs, including fastening, torquing, harness routing, connector installation, and adhesive application. Clean, prep, and handle parts in accordance with aerospace cleanliness standards
• Interpret and work from detailed engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions
• Identify, document, and communicate non‑conformances or build issues
• Work with manufacturing engineers to improve assembly rate and efficiency
• Collaborate with engineers and quality assurance on issue resolution, process improvements, and documentation updates
• Record build data and ensure traceability of parts and workmanship per aerospace standards.
• Uses drawings, Bills of Materials (BOMs), work instructions, and torque specifications to verify correct parts and configurations

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of experience with electromechanical assembly
• 2+ years of experience in a production environment, e.g. in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, etc.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with hand tools, torque tools, calipers, micrometers, and basic measurement equipment

Preferred Skills And Experience

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience working on electromechanical assemblies for space applications
• 2+ years of experience with adhesives in a production environment
• Cleanroom experience
• Experience with Manufacturo
• Conducts basic continuity, fit, alignment, and functional checks to identify common build defects

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

• long-term incentives, in the form of stock options
• access to medical, vision & dental coverage
• access to a 401(k) retirement plan

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.