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PCBA Technician
Job Location:
Job Location:
Redondo Beach, CA - USA
Hourly Salary:
USD 25 - 55
Hourly Salary:
Posted:
1 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
29 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
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Job Summary
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 accuracy
- Perform high-quality soldering and SMT assembly/rework on a wide range of component sizes and package types including fine-pitch and high-density devices
- Assemble modify and repair PCBAs according to engineering instructions including component replacements wiring updates and mechanical integration steps
- Conduct visual inspections and basic electrical checks to verify workmanship quality and identify assembly defects
- Operate and maintain standard electronics lab equipment including microscopes soldering stations reflow tools multimeters and oscilloscopes
- Perform underfill conformal coating staking and potting per spacecraft environmental requirements
- Follow strict ESD FOD and cleanroom protocols during all manufacturing evolutions
- Collaborate 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 roles
- Familiarity 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 packages
- Strong ability to read and interpret electrical schematics assembly drawings and PCB documentation
- Demonstrated experience performing component replacements wire mods jumpers and board-level repairs
- Experience working with underfilling conformal coating staking or potting materials
- Ability to follow detailed engineering instructions work orders and ECO-drive modifications
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to high-reliability workmanship
- Ability to work and collaborate effectively in a team-first environment supporting cross-functional engineering manufacturing and test groups
- Willingness 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 systems
- IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 certification or equivalent industry-recognized training
- Experience supporting prototype hardware builds first-article assemblies or rapid-turn engineering modifications
- Working 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 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 Spaces 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.
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