Junior Electrical Technician - Hybrid & Unlimited PTO

Observable Space; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity Opportunities

Flexible Work Environment

Unlimited PTO

Health & Wellness

Cutting-Edge Tools

Mission-Driven Culture

Inclusive Team

Job summary

Observable Space in Los Angeles is seeking a junior Electrical Technician to support assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems for ground-based and space-flight platforms.

You will work with engineers to ensure high-reliability hardware, read schematics, and perform tests with a focus on precision, documentation, and teamwork.

This hybrid role offers equity opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and growth in a cutting-edge space tech company.

Qualifications

• Associate degree, technical certification, or hands-on experience in electrical engineering tech.
• 0-3 years in electrical assembly or precision environments.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience with soldering, crimping, microscopes, and lab instrumentation.
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assembles, wires, and integrates electrical components for ground and flight hardware.
• Sets up and runs electrical tests (continuity, insulation, functional, environmental).
• Troubleshoots electrical systems to identify root causes.
• Follows schematics and engineering docs to build and test systems.
• Documents builds, test results, non-conformances, and configurations.
• Supports prototype builds and iterative development.
• Collaborates with engineering on assembly processes and manufacturability.
• Assists with inventory management of components and tools.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Electronic lab work

Soldering

Crimping tools

Microscopes

Reading schematics

Test equipment familiarity

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Bachelor’s degree is a plus

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Function Generators

Soldering Irons

Crimping Tools

Microscopes

Altium

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Observable Space in Los Angeles is seeking a junior Electrical Technician to support assembly, integration, testing, and maintenance of electrical systems for ground-based and space-flight platforms.

You will work with engineers to ensure high-reliability hardware, read schematics, and perform tests with a focus on precision, documentation, and teamwork.

This hybrid role offers equity opportunities, flexible work arrangements, and growth in a cutting-edge space tech company.