Join Astranis as a Conformal Coating Technician to support PCBA conformal coating processes for advanced satellites.
Posted by employer 4 days ago
First seen on Joblaze 3 days ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
Requirements
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- High school
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Benefits
Joblaze summary
The PCBA Conformal Coating Technician at Astranis plays a crucial role in the development and execution of conformal coating processes for spaceflight and ground hardware. Daily tasks include operating automated equipment, performing manual preparation, and collaborating with engineering teams to enhance workflows. This position is ideal for technicians with at least two years of hands-on experience in electronics, particularly those familiar with PCBA processes and standards. Astranis, a rapidly growing satellite communications company, emphasizes teamwork and innovation in its engineering-driven environment.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 3 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Astranis's career page.
- Astranis has 88 other open roles including Electrical Test Supervisor , Propulsion Technician, Tube Bending, Sales Director - Central Asia and Europe.
- 47 active Electronics roles on Joblaze right now.
- 47 active PCBA roles on Joblaze right now.
- 3 active Conformal Coating roles on Joblaze right now.
- Typical PCBA salary we track runs $96,250–$130,155 (median $112,000, across 22 roles).
Quick facts
- Is the PCBA Conformal Coating Technician role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in San Francisco.
- What's the salary range?
- Astranis lists $36–$52 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 2 years of relevant experience for this PCBA Conformal Coating Technician role.
- Where is the role based?
- Astranis is hiring for this position in San Francisco.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Conformal Coating, Electronics, PCBA.
- Does Astranis sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Astranis targets mid-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this PCBA Conformal Coating Technician role at Astranis.
From the original posting
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 Conformal Coating Technician
As a Conformal Coating Technician at Astranis, you'll support new process development for PCBA conformal coating across our spaceflight and ground hardware. You'll assist with the overall conformal coating workflow, supporting both automated equipment and manual application processes.
Role
- Operate automated dispensing equipment and batch washing systems.
- Perform manual PCBA preparation and processes such as including component masking, staking, de-masking, and manual touchups.
- Provide feedback to improve staking coating drawings
- Perform all work according to work instructions
- Work with cross functional engineering team to support new developments
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing 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 electronics industry
- Experience with PCBA conformal coating and PCBA material handling
- Can read assembly drawings, work instructions, and travelers
- Familiar with windows style PC operating systems
- Ability to be onsite 5 days a week
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Bonus
- A.S. electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering technology or equivalent technical programs
- IPC-A-610 certification and experience building to Class 3 and J-STD-001 Space Addendum standards.
- Familiarity with programming and operating dispense equipment .
- Exposure to new product introduction (NPI) enviroments.
- Experience working in a clean room environment
- Experience working with electrical schematics and PCB design files, especially in Altium
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