Avionics Technician

About the Company

At AstroForge, our mission is to make space resources accessible on Earth. We mine asteroids to extract valuable minerals in space at a lower cost and smaller carbon footprint than current terrestrial mining methods. Along the way, we seek to leverage the technologies we build to provide additional value across other domains. We offer a unique opportunity to join an exciting team looking to expand humanity’s capabilities in space.

Job Description

As an Avionics Technician at AstroForge, you'll be turning technical designs into mission-critical components. You’ll be responsible for both assembling small printed circuit boards (PCBs), reworking larger ones, and fabricating complex cable harnesses. This includes tasks like soldering intricate components, building wire assemblies, and integrating electrical systems. Your role will require a blend of precision, speed, and problem-solving, as you'll be working on both space and ground systems in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, quality and reliability are paramount.

Responsibilities

• Build, assemble, and integrate both printed circuit boards (PCBs) and cable harness assemblies for space and ground systems.
• Fabricate and route complex harnesses, including wiring, connectors, and terminations, ensuring high-reliability performance for mission-critical systems.
• Perform detailed work using drawings, schematics, and written/verbal instructions to fabricate and install harnesses and electrical components.
• Procure and source electrical components under the direction of leads and engineers as required.
• Perform rework and repairs on PCBs, cable harnesses, and other electrical assemblies.
• Troubleshoot, test, and validate electrical systems, including harnesses, ensuring compliance with high-reliability standards.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in aerospace or high-reliability environments, with a strong background in both PCB assembly and harnessing.
• Proficiency in building and troubleshooting cable harness assemblies, including wiring and connector terminations.
• Strong skills in reading and interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and documentation, with the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• Hands-on experience with standard electronics assembly tools, hand soldering, multimeters, power supplies, and test equipment.
• IPC-620 certification (current or previous)
• Strong self starter with the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, maintaining precision and quality.
• Must be able to work onsite in Seal Beach, CA.

Preferred Requirements

• Technical degree in electronics, avionics, or a related field.
• IPC-620-Space or NASA-STD 8739.4 certification (current or previous) or equivalent training.
• Previous experience with hipot testing, applying staking material, and applying conformal coat to printed circuit boards
• Experience working with energized power systems, high-voltage systems, battery systems, or RF assemblies.
• J-STD-001 certification (current or previous)

Benefits

• 100% paid medical, dental, and life insurance coverage
• Vision and FSA benefits available
• 3 weeks of PTO + 1 week of sick time
• 10 paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan - 401(k), with company match
• Equity on the ground floor of a startup

Salary

$35-45 per hour

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.