PCBA Rework Technician (RF)

Location: Los Angeles, California, United States; on-site

Compensation: $30–$40 per hour, plus equity.

Company

Develops RF products and services and flexible hardware platforms for demanding space and defense missions.

What you will do

• Assemble mechanical and electronic components using detailed procedures and tools such as torque wrenches.
• Perform PCBA rework and apply staking materials for component stability.
• Use production tracking software to monitor builds and workflow.
• Execute basic hardware test scripts and bash commands.
• Record, document, and communicate test results accurately.
• Collaborate with engineers to troubleshoot assembly and test issues.

Requirements

• IPC certification covering IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-7711, IPC-7721, and J-STD-001 requirements is required, along with extensive PCBA rework experience.
• High school diploma or GED, plus documented application of technical skills outside the classroom.
• Associate degree, trade school certification, equivalent qualification, or 3+ years of professional technical experience involving prototyping and development.
• Familiarity with DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, microscopes, spectrum analyzers, and other electronics lab equipment.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, datasheets, and mechanical drawings, with a basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts.
• Experience with quality control, inspection, testing, IPC standards, and hardware production environments such as aerospace, medical, or RF.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on work on hardware systems for space and aerospace applications.
• Support from an experienced production and engineering team.
• Competitive hourly pay, equity, and opportunities for growth.
• Fast-moving startup environment where individual contributions have a direct impact.

Hiring process

• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain the authorizations required under U.S. ITAR regulations.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the hiring process.