Join Astranis as an SMT Technician to support the assembly of advanced satellites with a focus on quality and precision.
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
In the role of PCBA SMT Technician at Astranis, the individual will focus on programming and optimizing machines for assembling printed circuit board assemblies crucial for satellite technology. Key skills include experience with various assembly machines, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with engineering teams on new developments. This position is ideal for someone with at least two years of hands-on technical experience in aerospace or similar fields, looking to contribute to a rapidly growing company in the satellite communications sector.
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, PCBA Conformal Coating Technician.
- 47 active PCBA roles on Joblaze right now.
- 17 active SMT roles on Joblaze right now.
- 6 active automated optical inspection 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 SMT 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 SMT 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: PCBA, SMT, automated optical inspection, selective soldering, x-ray inspection.
- 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 SMT 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 SMT Technician
As an SMT Technician at Astranis, you'll be working to program the machines that assemble the printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) on our satellites and ground support equipment. You'll support the entire SMT process and quickly resolve line-down events to meet development and production need dates.
Role
- Develop reflow profiles that meet peak temperature and time above liquidus (TAL) requirements
- Program a paste printer, pick and place machine and jet printer and verify the programs are defect free
- Create automated optical inspection (AOI) programs
- Develop selective soldering (SLS) profiles and verify the programs with x-ray inspection
- Support wash, depanel and x-ray inspection processes
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
- Can read assembly drawings, work instructions, and travelers
- Work with cross functional engineering team to support new developments
- Collaborate with design and manufacturing engineers to develop and document future activities
- Must be onsite 5 days a week
- Excellent attention to detail
Bonus
- 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
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