Certified Soldering Assembly Technician

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); Vor Ort; USD 44.000 - 59.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Zusammenfassung

California Institute of Technology in Pasadena is seeking an Electronics Assembler to support NASA's UVEX mission. You will assemble flight electronics boards, perform hand soldering, and organize components for assembly within a collaborative university research environment.

The role requires 5+ years in electronics assembly for high-reliability aerospace hardware, with knowledge of NASA-STD-8739 and ESD control. Occasional travel to vendors and JPL is expected.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of electronics assembly experience, including flight hardware or high‑reliability aerospace work.
• Experience with hand soldering, rework, and inspection per aerospace standards.
• Knowledge of NASA-STD-8739 workmanship standards and ESD control procedures.
• Ability to read and follow drawings, instructions, and procedures with traceability.

Aufgaben

• Assemble and rework prototype, engineering, and flight electronics boards using hand-soldering.
• Prepare components and kits for assembly.
• Assemble and support fabrication of electrical wire harnesses.
• Assist with laboratory testing of components and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, safe workspace and perform light housekeeping.
• Occasional travel to local vendors and JPL as needed.
• Position does not involve heavy lifting.

Kenntnisse

Electronics assembly

Hand soldering

Flight hardware

Aerospace standards

Reading technical drawings

Documentation & traceability

Team collaboration

Tools

J-STD-001ES Certification

NASA standards knowledge

ESD control procedures

Jobbeschreibung

Job Summary

Caltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. We thrive on finding and cultivating talented people who are passionate about what they do. Join us and be a part of the diverse Caltech community.

The UVEX mission, within Caltech's Division of Physics, Mathematics and Astronomy (PMA), has an opening for a position supporting the development of instrument electronics for NASA's Ultraviolet Explorer (UVEX) mission. The role will work closely with the electrical engineering team, assisting with electronics board assembly, fabrication, testing, and other technical activities related to the mission's instrumentation.

Essential Job Duties

• Assemble and rework prototype, engineering, and flight electronics boards using hand-soldering techniques.
• Prepare and organize electronic components and parts kits for assembly.
• Assemble and support the fabrication of electrical wire harnesses.
• Assist engineering staff with laboratory testing of electronic components and assemblies.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized laboratory workspace, including light housekeeping duties.
• Travel occasionally to local vendors and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) as needed.
• The position does not require heavy lifting or carrying.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in electronics assembly and hand soldering, including work on flight hardware or high-reliability electronics in the aerospace industry.
• Experience with hand soldering, rework, and inspection of electronic assemblies in accordance with aerospace industry standards.
• Knowledge of NASA-STD-8739 workmanship standards, including electrostatic discharge (ESD) control procedures.
• Ability to read and follow technical drawings, assembly instructions, and written procedures while maintaining accurate documentation and traceability records.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative university research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or previous J-STD-001ES Certified IPC Specialist certification.
• Extensive experience with NASA flight hardware assembly, inspection, and workmanship requirements.
• Experience assembling and reworking prototype, engineering, and flight electronics boards.
• Familiarity with NASA quality assurance and flight hardware documentation requirements.

Required Documents

• Resume.

Hiring Range

$37.70 per hour

The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Non-benefit eligible employees will have access to some benefits such as onsite counseling and sick time. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

EEO Statement

Caltech is an equal opportunity employer and, as a federal contractor, takes affirmative action to employ qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Disability Accommodations

Caltech complies with the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We consider reasonable accommodation measures that may be necessary for eligible applicants and employees to perform the essential functions of a position.

If you would like to request an accommodation to complete this application, interview, or otherwise participate in the employee selection process, please contact Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail].

Additionally, if you do not meet the basic qualifications of a role but believe you can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, please reach out to Caltech Recruiting at [e-mail].