Avionics Technician (Second Shift)

Location: Redondo Beach, United States; onsite, second shift

Compensation: $25.00–$55.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global Space develops in-space transportation vehicles and spacecraft for missions in low Earth orbit and beyond.

What you will do

• Perform fine-pitch soldering, SMT assembly, rework, underfill, staking, and conformal coating on spacecraft PCBAs.
• Build, modify, and repair avionics hardware including PCBAs, batteries, antennas, reaction wheels, and enclosures.
• Perform component replacements, wiring updates, jumpers, mechanical integration, visual inspections, and basic electrical checks.
• Operate and maintain microscopes, soldering stations, reflow tools, multimeters, oscilloscopes, and other electronics lab equipment.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams to resolve issues and improve technical processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in PCBA assembly, soldering, and rework.
• Proficiency with SMT and through-hole components, including fine-pitch packages.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, assembly drawings, and PCB documentation.
• Experience with component replacements, wire modifications, jumpers, board-level repairs, and electromechanical assembly.
• Experience with underfilling, conformal coating, staking, or potting materials.
• 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 PCBA acceptance testing, including thermal cycling, thermal vacuum, and vibration testing.
• Experience in aerospace, spaceflight, defense, or other high-reliability electronics.
• IPC-A-610 or IPC-7711/7721 certification or equivalent training.
• Experience with prototype builds, first-article assemblies, or rapid-turn engineering modifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Team-first collaboration across engineering, manufacturing, and test groups.
• Full-time employees may be eligible for stock options.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage may be available.
• Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Hiring process

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