PCBA Technician

Impulse Space•Redondo Beach, CA

9d•$25 - $55•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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