PCBA Technician`

Department: Manufacturing Location: Redondo Beach Compensation: $25.00 - $55.00 / hour Description As a PCBA Technician at Impulse, you will perform a wide range of spacecraft assembly, rework, and diagnostic tasks to support the development and production of high-reliability avionics and flight hardware. You will work closely with electrical engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to ensure the highest levels of workmanship, quality and mission readiness. Responsibilities Read and interpret schematics, PCB layer stacks, BOMs, ECOs, and assembly drawings with high accuracyPerform high-quality soldering and SMT assembly/rework on a wide range of component sizes and package types, including fine-pitch and high-density devicesAssemble, modify, and repair PCBAs according to engineering instructions, including component replacements, wiring updates, and mechanical integration stepsConduct visual inspections and basic electrical checks to verify workmanship quality and identify assembly defectsOperate and maintain standard electronics lab equipment, including microscopes, soldering stations, reflow tools, multimeters, and oscilloscopesPerform underfill, conformal coating, staking, and potting per spacecraft environmental requirementsFollow strict ESD, FOD, and cleanroom protocols during all manufacturing evolutionsCollaborate with EE, ME, and manufacturing teams to improve technical processes and resolve issues Minimum Qualifications 5+ years of hands-on experience in PCBA assembly, rework, or electronics technician rolesFamiliarity with IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 workmanship standards (formal certification is a plus)Proficiency in soldering and rework of SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch packagesStrong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and PCB documentationDemonstrated experience performing component replacements, wire mods, jumpers, and board-level repairsExperience working with underfilling, conformal coating, staking, or potting materialsAbility to follow detailed engineering instructions, work orders, and ECO-drive modificationsStrong attention to detail and commitment to high-reliability workmanshipAbility to work and collaborate effectively in a team-first environment, supporting cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, and test groupsWillingness to adapt, learn, and embrace change in a fast-growing startup environment where processes and priorities evolve rapidly Preferred Skills And Experience Prior experience working on aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systemsIPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 certification, or equivalent industry-recognized trainingExperience supporting prototype hardware builds, first-article assemblies, or rapid-turn engineering modificationsWorking knowledge of cable and harness fabrication Additional Information Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan. Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here. Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.