PCBA Technician (Aerospace)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite

Salary: $25.00–$55.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and spacecraft for orbital transport, constellation deployment, precision reentry, and missions beyond Low Earth Orbit.

What you will do

• Assemble, rework, modify, and repair spacecraft avionics and flight-hardware PCBAs.
• Perform fine-pitch SMT and through-hole soldering, component replacements, wire modifications, jumpers, and board-level repairs.
• Read schematics, PCB layer stacks, BOMs, ECOs, and assembly drawings to execute engineering instructions accurately.
• Conduct visual inspections and basic electrical checks using microscopes, multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering stations, and reflow tools.
• Apply underfill, conformal coating, staking, and potting materials according to spacecraft environmental requirements.
• Collaborate with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and test teams to resolve issues and improve technical processes.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in PCBA assembly, rework, or electronics technician roles.
• Proficiency with SMT and through-hole soldering, including fine-pitch packages.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, assembly drawings, PCB documentation, work orders, and ECO modifications.
• Experience with component replacements, wire modifications, jumpers, board-level repairs, underfilling, conformal coating, staking, or potting.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 workmanship standards; certification is an advantage.
• Applicants must be U.S. Persons or eligible to obtain an export license under applicable U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR.

Nice to have

• Experience with aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability electronic systems.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, first-article assemblies, or rapid-turn engineering modifications.
• Working knowledge of cable and harness fabrication.
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 certification or equivalent industry-recognized training.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time onsite work in a fast-growing startup environment.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Potential eligibility for long-term incentives in the form of stock options.
• Team-first collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and test functions.

Hiring process

• Application and resume review.
• Introductory and technical phone interviews.
• Onsite interview followed by an offer.