Electronics Assembly Technician II Hardware

Front Door Defense; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

CesiumAstro in Austin, TX, is hiring an Electronics Assembly Technician II to assemble high-reliability SMT circuit cards for aerospace products. The role requires a minimum of 2 years in electronic assembly (SMT, AOI, soldering) and experience reading schematics.

You will work in a fast-paced startup environment, maintaining quality and supporting inventory and shipping tasks. Candidates should be comfortable in an ESD/FOD-controlled environment, able to follow safety guidelines, and

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in electronic assembly operations such as SMT, AOI, Prepping Components, X-Ray, De-Panel, and Soldering.
• Experience in interpreting schematics, drawings, diagrams, and other visual aides for assembly.
• Ability to work with team members to ensure production roles are clear.
• Ability to regularly communicate with engineers and design staff to ensure designs are being implemented correctly.
• Experience using tools to make or repair parts and products.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colors to identify colored electrical wires.
• Attention to detail and the maintenance of a clean workspace.
• Ability to read parts lists and make sure all are present.
• Familiarity with undergoing routine preventive maintenance.
• Experience maintaining inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed.
• Basic computer skills to complete quality control forms.
• Familiarity working in an ESD and FOD-controlled environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow strict safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assemble high-reliability SMT circuit cards meeting design specifications for aerospace products.
• Assemble, repair and maintain SMT circuit cards and electronics final assemblies.
• Read and interpret schematics, drawings and parts lists to ensure correct assembly.
• Collaborate with engineers and designers to ensure designs are implemented correctly.
• Maintain a clean, organized workspace and adhere to safety guidelines.
• Assist in cycle counts, shipping/receiving tasks, and other duties as needed.

Skills

SMT

AOI

Soldering

De-Panel

Reading schematics

Team collaboration

Quality focus

Parts lists reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic hand tools

Inspection equipment

Job description

Electronics Assembly Technician II

Assemble high-reliability SMT circuit cards meeting design specifications for aerospace products

Location: Austin, Texas

About The Role

Electronics Assembly Technician II

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team.

We are looking to add an Electronics Assembly Technician II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

As an Electronics Assembly Technician at Cesium Astro, you will be a key team member in ensuring the quality and delivery of our products meets our customer's expectations. The ideal candidate will have experience in high-reliability industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, or Medical devices. You must be responsive, flexible, and able to succeed in a fast-paced environment and be capable and motivated to build, repair and maintain an SMT circuit card and electronics final assemblies.

As we are a start-up the expectation is that we all wear many hats, and at times you may be asked to assist in additional duties such as performing cycle counts of inventory, assisting in shipping and receiving functions, or other tasks.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience in electronic assembly operations such as SMT, AOI, Prepping Components, X-Ray, De-Panel, and Soldering.
• Experience in interpreting schematics, drawings, diagrams, and other visual aides for assembly.
• Ability to work with team members to ensure production roles are clear.
• Ability to regularly communicate with engineers and design staff to ensure designs are being implemented correctly.
• Experience using tools to make or repair parts and products.
• Excellent hand-eye coordination.
• Ability to differentiate between colors to identify colored electrical wires.
• Attention to detail and the maintenance of a clean workspace.
• Ability to read parts lists and make sure all are present.
• Familiarity with undergoing routine preventive maintenance.
• Experience maintaining inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed.
• Basic computer skills to complete quality control forms.
• Familiarity working in an ESD and FOD-controlled environment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and follow strict safety guidelines.

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

• Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.