Space Electronics Tech – PCB Assembly & Flight Hardware

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 38,572 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Caltech Space Radiation Laboratory (SRL) in Pasadena, CA, seeks a highly motivated Electronics Technician to support the engineering team in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of electronic hardware for the NASA UVEX mission. This is a hands-on position focusing on PCB assembly, test setup, and operation of prototype and flight electronics.

SRL provides a dynamic, inclusive work environment that emphasizes teamwork and scientific discovery.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in electronic assembly, soldering, inspection, cleaning, and repair.
• Soldering Proficiency: ability to solder fine-pitch surface-mount components, PCB rework, and wire harnesses.
• Testing & Troubleshooting: use electronic test equipment to verify assemblies.
• Quality Assurance: inspect solder joints and assemblies, follow procedures, document results.
• Laboratory Environment: work in a cleanroom with ESD and contamination control.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and rework prototype, engineering, and flight PCBs and wire harnesses.
• Build and test electronic assemblies, including chassis, boards, and cables.
• Procure supplies and maintain parts inventory.
• Coordinate with internal shops, vendors, and fabrication facilities.
• Develop test procedures and execute related testing and measurements.
• Document system designs, travelers, test procedures, measurements, and results.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams and work with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Soldering

Testing

Documentation

Quality Assurance

ESD awareness

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree (preferred)

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Power supplies

Job description

The Caltech Space Radiation Laboratory (SRL) in Pasadena, CA, seeks a highly motivated Electronics Technician to support the engineering team in the fabrication, assembly, and testing of electronic hardware for the NASA UVEX mission. This is a hands-on position focusing on PCB assembly, test setup, and operation of prototype and flight electronics.

SRL provides a dynamic, inclusive work environment that emphasizes teamwork and scientific discovery.