Electrical Engineer Technician

Astrion; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrion is seeking an Electrical Engineer Technician to support spaceflight hardware at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. You will manufacture, assemble, test, and inspect custom cables, wire harnesses, and PCBAs, working closely with design and engineering teams in cleanroom and lab environments to meet aerospace quality standards.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in electronics technology with 3+ years in aerospace electronics assembly, proficiency in fine-pitch

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent; 3+ years in aerospace electronics assembly.
• At least 3 years related experience in Electrical/Aerospace Engineering or relevant field.
• Proficiency in fine-pitch soldering, wire harness fabrication, and conformal coating/potting.
• NASA or spaceflight experience.
• Experience with Altium or equivalent design software.
• Ability to read/evaluate electrical schematics and drawings.
• Knowledge of ESD control and cleanroom protocols.
• Certifications in IPC-J-STD-001/IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA standards.

Responsibilities

• Cable & Harness Assembly: fabrication, crimping, soldering, routing, and shielding per NASA standards.
• PCB Population & Soldering: SMT and through-hole assembly with leaded/lead-free solder.
• Conformal Coating & Potting: masking, application, inspection for flight hardware protection.
• Testing & Inspection: continuity checks, hi-pot testing, resistance measurements, visual inspection.
• Documentation & Compliance: build records, travelers, ESD logbooks, redline schematics.
• Inventory management for projects.

Skills

Fine-pitch soldering

Wire harness fabrication

Conformal coating/potting

Schematic reading

ESD control

Communication skills

Time management

Independent thinking

Education

Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent vocational training

Tools

Altium

Job description

Overview

Electrical Engineer Technician

LOCATION: NASA Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA

JOB STATUS: Full-time

CLEARANCE: Ability to pass a NASA background check

CERTIFICATION:

TRAVEL: As Needed

SALARY: $95,000-$100,000

Astrion has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical Engineer Technician located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA. The electrical engineer technician who supports spaceflight hardware, research prototypes, and test system development at NASA Ames Research Center. In this role, you will manufacture, assemble, test, and inspect custom cables, wire harnesses, populate and rework Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs). You will work directly with design and engineering teams in cleanroom and laboratory environments to ensure all electronic components meet strict aerospace quality standards.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Associate degree in Electronics Technology or equivalent vocational training, plus 3+ years of hands-on experience in electronics assembly within aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of related experience in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or relevant technical field
• High proficiency in fine-pitch micro-soldering, wire harness fabrication, and chemical handling for conformal coating/potting processes.
• NASA or industry spaceflight experience
• Detail knowledge and experience with Altium or equivalent design software for electrical designs and layout
• Demonstrated skillset with reading, evaluating, and reviewing electrical schematics and drawings
• Demonstrated knowledge of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) control procedures and cleanroom protocols (Class 10k / ISO 7).
• Active or past certifications in IPC-J-STD-001 (Space Addendum), IPC/WHMA-A-620, or NASA Workmanship Standards (NASA-STD-8739.1B and 8739.4 series).
• Must be flexible in adapting to deadlines, changing schedules, competing priorities, and unpredictable events
• Thorough, detail oriented, and organized, with excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks
• Familiar with and able to present data and recommendations to a diverse audience of project managers, scientists, engineers and technical staff
• Superb verbal and written communication skills
• Ideal candidate has demonstrated ability to assign work and manage personnel and tasks
• Self-motivated and independent thinker

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Knowledge and experience with NASA standards and best practices as they relate to Electrical Design and EEE parts a desire
• Active NASA Workmanship Certifications (NASA-STD-8739 series), desired
• Prior experience working on-site at a NASA facility or aerospace contractor environment.
• Exceptional customer relationship management highly desirable
• Knowledge of quality management systems and the ability to support Quality Assurance personnel to perform inspections.
• You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what is outlined, but if you think you can bring Electrical Engineering value we encourage you to apply

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cable & Harness Assembly: Fabrication, crimping, soldering, routing, and shielding of complex custom wiring harnesses and cable assemblies per NASA workmanship standards (NASA-STD-8739.4 or IPC/WHMA-A-620).
• PCB Population & Soldering: Hand-assembly and repair or rework and modification of surface-mount (SMT) and through-hole components on custom PCBs under high magnification using leaded and lead-free solder (NASA-STD-8739.3 or IPC-J-STD-001).
• Conformal Coating & Potting: Masking, application, and inspection of conformal coatings (silicone, acrylic, polyurethane, or epoxy) and encapsulation compounds (NASA-STD-8739.1) to protect flight hardware against harsh operational environments.
• Testing & Inspection: Performing continuity checks, hi-pot testing, resistance measurements, and visual inspection using microscopes, digital multimeters, and specialized wire analyzers.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintaining precise build records, travelers, ESD logbooks, and redline schematics to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and engineering requirements.
• Manage Inventory for projects as needed