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Astranis Space Technologies

PCBA Technician

Astranis Space Technologies, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Astranis Space Technologies , an independent commercial satellite operator building advanced satellites for high‑orbit communications in Northern California.

Astranis provides secure, dedicated networks to large enterprises, sovereign governments and the U.S. military, with five satellites currently in orbit and many more scheduled for launch. The company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion in commercial contracts and counts $750 million in funding from top venture investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Blackrock and Fidelity.

Responsibilities

Rework, assemble, and debug printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs)

Inspect incoming boards to IPC‑610 Class 2/3 standards

Apply, remove, and rework conformal coating, staking, and other polymeric adhesives

Lead form components to match engineering footprints and drawings

Work with cross‑functional engineering teams to support new developments

Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document future activities

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent

2+ years of hands‑on technician experience in aerospace, automotive, or a similar industry

Electrical rework and soldering skills (0201 components)

Wire crimping and harness assembly

Familiarity with precision calibrated tools (calipers, torque wrenches, etc.) for enclosure assembly

Excellent attention to detail

Must be onsite 5 days a week

Bonus Skills

A.S. in electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering technology or equivalent technical program

J‑STD‑001 certification

Experience working in a clean room environment

Experience with electrical schematics and PCB design files, especially in Altium

Experience with EE bench test equipment (power supplies, multimeters)

Advanced soldering and rework skills (BGA or similar high‑density packages)

Compensation & Benefits

Base hourly pay: $40–$50 USD

Equity in the form of incentive stock options

Company‑subsidized health insurance, disability and life insurance

Flexible PTO and 401(k) retirement plan

Free on‑site catered meals

Legal & EEO

U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residency, or protected refugee/asylee status is required for all positions in compliance with U.S. government export regulations.

We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all people to apply regardless of gender, race, creed or any other distinction.

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