Electrical Engineering Lab Technician
Core
Hands-on assembly, testing, and debugging of satellite avionics hardware for low Earth orbit IoT systems.
Role type
Electrical Engineering Lab Technician
Builds
Prototype satellite avionics boards, cable assemblies, and hardware for space-based communications
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Communications / IoT
Required skills
Soldering (surface-mount, fine-pitch, through-hole), Cable and wire-harness assembly, Electronic test equipment operation, Board bring-up support, Board modification and rework, Lab equipment calibration, ESD-safe handling, Build documentation, Environmental test support
Preferred skills
IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certification, Space-grade hardware assembly experience, Cable harness assembly (IPC/WHMA-A-620), X-ray inspection, Conformal coating, Staking procedures, Environmental test equipment familiarity, Qualification and acceptance test campaign support
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, Multimeters, Logic analyzers, Spectrum analyzers, X-ray inspection equipment, Environmental test chambers
Responsibilities
Assemble and rework prototype PCBs, Build cable and wire-harness assemblies, Operate electronic test equipment for board-level testing, Support board bring-up activities, Perform board modifications per engineering change orders, Maintain lab equipment calibration schedules, Follow ESD-safe handling procedures, Create and maintain build documentation, Support environmental test preparation and execution, Assist with sub-contractor coordination
Seniority
Individual Contributor, Hands-on Technician