Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Tech, Starship Avionics

United States Digital Space LLC; Hawthorne (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician to assemble and test avionics hardware, including PCB assemblies, optical equipment, and sub-assemblies. You will participate in conformal coating processes and functional testing.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical hand tools, electronics assembly, and attention to detail in a fast-paced aerospace environment; strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience using mechanical hand tools.
• 1+ years of professional electronics technician experience.
• Experience building electromechanical components.
• Experience with thermal and vibration tests.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced production environment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to follow procedures for coating and masking.

Responsibilities

• Mechanical/electrical assembly of PCB assemblies into product chassis.
• Build and test small electrical sub-assemblies.
• Build and test optical equipment.
• Support conformal coat, masking, epoxy application and coating.
• Run functional testing on units.
• Harnesses routing onto avionics assemblies.
• Support vibe and thermal development tests.
• Perform HASS testing of assemblies built in the area.

Skills

Mechanical hand tools

Electronics assembly

PCB assemblies

Electrical testing

Harsh production environment

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree

NASA-STD-8739.3 / IPC-610 certification

Tools

PVA conformal coat system

Job description

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking an Electro-Mechanical Build & Test Technician to assemble and test avionics hardware, including PCB assemblies, optical equipment, and sub-assemblies. You will participate in conformal coating processes and functional testing.

The role requires hands-on experience with mechanical hand tools, electronics assembly, and attention to detail in a fast-paced aerospace environment; strong teamwork and communication are essential.