Electronics & Assembly Technician

TRL11; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

TRL11 in Irvine, CA is seeking an experienced Electronics Technician to join our engineering team on-site. You will help assemble, test, and maintain electronic systems for space-focused projects.

You will work with engineers to build prototypes and final products, interpret schematics, and use lab tools to ensure reliability and performance. This role offers hands-on exposure to cutting-edge space technology in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience assembling, testing and maintaining electronic systems.
• Ability to debug electrical issues and rework PCBs.
• Familiar with lab tools, soldering and testing equipment.
• Able to read assemblies, schematics and blueprints to guide work.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test and maintain electronic systems and components for space projects.
• Prototype and finalize products in collaboration with engineers.
• Interpret technical documentation to ensure reliability and performance.

Skills

PCB debugging

Soldering

Electronics assembly

Testing equipment

Team collaboration

Reading schematics

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Function generators

Bench supplies

Job description

TRL11 is a venture backed startup looking to bring cutting edge video technology to the space economy. We are based in Irvine, CA. This candidate will be working on-site.

Position Overview

We are seeking to hire an experienced Electronics Technician to join our team. As a member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for assisting other engineers build prototypes and final products. This person will be involved in the assembly, testing, and maintenance of electronic systems and components essential for space exploration missions. This position offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of space technology. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology, this is an excellent opportunity for you to participate in the new space economy.

Requirements

Essential:

• Experience with assembling, testing, and maintaining electronic systems and components.
• Experience with debugging electrical issues and reworking PCBs
• Comfortable with soldering irons, wire cutters, bench supplies, and other lab tools.
• Familiar with multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generators, and other testing equipment
• Collaborate with engineers and other team members to ensure reliability and functionality of electronic systems and all products
• Experience reading and using assembly instructions, schematics, blueprints, and other technical documentation to guide their work

Preferred

• Experience operating environmental testing chambers, such as thermal chambers and TVAC chambers
• Applicable certifications such as IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711, J-STD-001
• Experience working with cameras or optical systems