Senior PCBA Rework Technician

The role

You will develop and produce avionics systems for the K2 Mega-class satellite platform. This involves reworking high reliability PCBAs, collaborating with engineers, and supporting avionics testing and flight builds.

What you will do

• Perform precision hand soldering and rework of printed circuit boards
• Hand-solder Bottom Termination Components
• Modify traces or pads and run jumper wire on PCB
• Support subassemblies and fabricate test harnesses for avionics testing
• Perform component kitting from inventory
• Support hardware troubleshooting with Engineering teams
• Maintain ESD-safe practices
• Provide training to other technicians
• Provide process improvement feedback to Engineering and Production Leadership

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience soldering electronic components for PCBAs
• Proficiency with soldering irons, hot air tools, and component handling for 0201, 0402, and BGA/QFN packages
• Experience with reballing and reworking fine-pitch BGAs
• Ability to rework and repair complex assemblies to IPC-7711/7721 standards
• Experience building and inspecting flight-quality cable and harness assemblies
• Ability to follow schematics, work instructions, and drawings with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with ESD requirements for components and PCB/PCBAs
• Demonstrated high level of ownership and problem-solving skills
• Must be able to perform repetitive tasks such as bending or twisting, grasping, standing, lifting, pulling, pushing, stooping, stretching, carrying, and use hands to operate tools or machine controls
• Must be able to lift and carry parts or equipment up to 50 lbs. unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Nice to have

• IPC-A-610, IPC-A-620, IPC-7711/7721, J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739.3
• Experience fabricating harnesses from assembly drawings and schematics
• Ability to read, review, and redline electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Experience with various potting and encapsulation techniques
• Previous experience supporting environmental or functional testing of avionics assemblies
• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate hardware and systems problems

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical/dental/vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Many other perks

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. person as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 or otherwise eligible for a federally issued export control license

About the company

K2 is building the largest and highest-power satellites ever flown. They are mass-producing high-power satellite platforms for missions from LEO to deep space.