Spaceflight PCBA Technician: Soldering & Rework

Impulse Space, Inc.; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking a PCBA Technician in Redondo Beach to support spacecraft assembly, rework, and diagnostics for high-reliability avionics. You will collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams, perform precise soldering and SMT work, and ensure adherence to ESD and cleanroom protocols while following engineering instructions.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, maintaining lab equipment, and implementing technical modifications per ECOs in a fast-paced startup.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on PCBA assembly/rework or electronics technician roles.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 workmanship standards (certification a plus).
• Proficiency in soldering and rework of SMT and through-hole components.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematics, PCB layer stacks, BOMs, ECOs, and assembly drawings with high accuracy.
• Perform high-quality soldering and SMT assembly/rework on a wide range of component sizes and package types.
• Assemble, modify, and repair PCBAs according to engineering instructions, including component replacements and wiring updates.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic electrical checks to verify workmanship quality.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment including microscopes, soldering stations, reflow tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Perform underfill, conformal coating, staking, and potting per spacecraft requirements.
• Follow strict ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols during all manufacturing evolutions.
• Collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to improve processes.

Skills

Soldering & rework

Read schematics

Electrical assembly

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

IPC-A-610 / IPC-7711/7721 certs (preferred)

Tools

Soldering stations

Oscilloscopes

Microscopes

Reflow equipment

Job description

Impulse Space is seeking a PCBA Technician in Redondo Beach to support spacecraft assembly, rework, and diagnostics for high-reliability avionics. You will collaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams, perform precise soldering and SMT work, and ensure adherence to ESD and cleanroom protocols while following engineering instructions.

Responsibilities include interpreting drawings, maintaining lab equipment, and implementing technical modifications per ECOs in a fast-paced startup.