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PCBA SMT Technician

Astranis
Location
San Francisco
Posted
12 days ago
Department
3116 PCBA Production
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 2+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
  • Ability to read assembly drawings, work instructions, and travelers
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Must be onsite 5 days a week
  • Work with cross functional engineering team to support new developments
Nice to have
  • A.S. electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering technology or equivalent technical programs
  • IPC-A-610 certification and experience with Class 3 and J-STD-001 Space Addendum assemblies
  • Experience with programming jet printers, pick and place machines, reflow ovens, AOI and selective soldering machines
  • Experience with x-ray inspection and wash processes
What the job really is

As a PCBA SMT Technician at Astranis, you will be responsible for programming machines that assemble printed circuit board assemblies for satellites and ground support equipment. Your role includes developing reflow profiles, programming various assembly machines, creating automated optical inspection programs, and supporting inspection processes. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure production needs are met efficiently.

Benefits
  • Compensation package includes equity and robust benefits
  • High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
  • Disability and life insurance
  • 401(k) retirement planning
  • Flexible PTO
  • Free on-site catered meals
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figure provided, only a range of $36 - $52 USD per hour
  • U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required due to export regulations
  • Role requires being onsite 5 days a week, which may limit flexibility
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