Space-Grade Electronics Assembly Technician

NewSpace Systems; KwaNojoli; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Join is seeking an Assembly Technician for precise assembly of electronic and mechanical components used in satellite systems. You will work in a cleanroom setting, populate PCBs to high-reliability standards, and integrate mechanical parts into chassis, ensuring traceability and quality compliance.

You will apply glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings, operate cure ovens and soldering tools, and document progress in the production system, signing off documentation to guarantee

Qualifications

• 3–5 years' experience assembling complex electro-mechanical equipment.
• Experience with electrical harness assembly and mechanical integration.
• IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 certificate preferred.
• Ability to follow detailed build instructions and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Work in a cleanroom assembly environment daily.
• Population and hand-solder PCBs to space-grade standards.
• Assemble and repair PC boards; integrate mechanical parts into chassis.
• Apply adhesives, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings.
• Operate curing ovens, vacuum tanks, solder pots, and crimp tools.
• Maintain strict traceability and document progress.
• Log components, WIP, and finished products.
• Sign off documentation for traceability and accountability.

Skills

Cleanroom operations

PCB population

Hand-soldering

Harness assembly

Documentation

Education

IPC J-STD-001 Class 3 Certificate (preferred)

Electro-mechanical assembly training

Tools

Microscope

Soldering equipment

Job description

Join is seeking an Assembly Technician for precise assembly of electronic and mechanical components used in satellite systems. You will work in a cleanroom setting, populate PCBs to high-reliability standards, and integrate mechanical parts into chassis, ensuring traceability and quality compliance.

You will apply glues, thermal compounds, and conformal coatings, operate cure ovens and soldering tools, and document progress in the production system, signing off documentation to guarantee