Stratospheric Avionics Technician — Build & Test

EU Satellite Centre (SatCen); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible vacation policy

Smart working options

Job summary

Involve Space in Houston is seeking an Electronics & Avionics Technician to join our stratospheric platform team. You will assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems for stratospheric balloons and pseudo-satellites, and integrate payloads with sensors and communications.

The role requires hands-on hardware assembly, SMD/THT soldering, ECAD software (KiCad, Eagle), and a collaborative, precise approach. A degree is preferred; aerospace experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with a variety of electronic projects.
• Soldering: Through-Hole and Surface-Mount Devices.
• Hands-on hardware assembly, troubleshooting, and system integration.
• ECAD software proficiency (KiCad, Eagle).
• Ability to thrive in a high-density, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems for stratospheric balloons and pseudo-satellites.
• Integrate payloads including sensors, avionics, and communications.
• Collaborate with engineering on stratospheric platform development.
• Ensure quality control in hardware assembly and testing under extreme atmospheric conditions.
• Participate in post-launch analysis to improve system performance.

Skills

Soldering (THT/SMD)

Hardware assembly

Troubleshooting

ECAD software

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electronics or related field

Tools

KiCad

Eagle

Job description

Involve Space in Houston is seeking an Electronics & Avionics Technician to join our stratospheric platform team. You will assemble, test, and troubleshoot electronic systems for stratospheric balloons and pseudo-satellites, and integrate payloads with sensors and communications.

The role requires hands-on hardware assembly, SMD/THT soldering, ECAD software (KiCad, Eagle), and a collaborative, precise approach. A degree is preferred; aerospace experience is a plus.