Job Description

Astranis builds advanced satellites for high orbits, expanding humanity’s reach into the solar system. Today, Astranis satellites provide dedicated, secure networks to highly-sophisticated customers across the globe— large enterprises, sovereign governments, and the US military. With five satellites on orbit and many more set to launch soon, the company is servicing a backlog of more than $1 billion of commercial contracts.

Astranis is the preferred satellite communications partner for buyers with stringent requirements for uptime, data security, network visibility, and customization. Astranis has raised over $750 million from some of the world’s best investors, from Andreessen Horowitz to Blackrock and Fidelity, and employs a team of 450 engineers and entrepreneurs. Astranis designs, builds, and operates its satellites out of its 153,000 sq. ft. headquarters in Northern California, USA.

PCBA Technician

As a PCBA Technician at Astranis, you'll be working in a fast paced environment supporting avionics, power, and payload systems. You'll be building and testing a wide variety of circuit boards, harnesses, and other test equipment. You'll work on R&D and production systems with the engineering teams, debugging whichever issues show up that day.

Role

• Rework, assemble, and debug printed circuit board assembly's (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 team to support new developments
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop and document future activities

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• 2+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
• 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

• A.S. electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering technology or equivalent technical programs
• J-STD-001 certification
• Experience working in a clean room environment
• Experience working with electrical schematics and PCB design files, especially in Altium
• Experience working with EE bench test equipment (power supplies, multimeters)
• Advanced soldering and rework skills (BGA or similar high density packages)

What we offer:
All our positions offer a compensation package that includes equity and robust benefits.
Base pay is just one component of Astranis’s total rewards package. Your compensation also includes a significant equity package via incentive stock options, high-quality company-subsidized healthcare, disability and life insurance, 401(k) retirement planning, flexible PTO, and free on-site catered meals.
Astranis pay ranges are informed and defined through professional-grade salary surveys and compensation data sources. The actual base salary offered to a successful candidate will additionally be influenced by a variety of factors including experience, credentials & certifications, educational attainment, skill level requirements, and the level and scope of the position.Base Hourly Pay $40—$50 USDU.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status Required
(To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States, or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3))
Our mission and our products are meant to connect the world and everyone in it, regardless of gender, race, creed, or any other distinction. We believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage all people to join our team and bring their unique perspective to help make us stronger.