Job Description
About the Role
A client of Insight Global is seeking an Optics / Payload AIT Technician to join a high-performing satellite manufacturing organization. This team applies a software-inspired approach to hardware development, emphasizing rapid iteration and continuous improvement to ensure cutting-edge technology is consistently launch-ready.
In this role, you will operate with a high degree of autonomy, exercising sound judgment and technical expertise to support manufacturing and testing operations. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on experience with electrical and mechanical assemblies, demonstrates attention to detail, and thrives in a fast-paced production environment.
This is a full-time, onsite position based in San Francisco, CA, requiring five days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Support build operations for both production and prototype systems
- Lead and mentor a team of soldering technicians
- Provide recommendations on board layout and appropriate soldering classifications
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support and drive the design and build of test fixtures
- Execute engineering test programs on systems and circuit boards using analytical lab equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, power supplies, meters, electrical loads)
- Utilize data-driven methods and collaborate with suppliers to improve product quality
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Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong knowledge of PCB soldering processes
- Hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical assembly, including soldering, wire crimping, and cable assemblies
- Experience with BGA installation and removal equipment
- Proficiency using X-ray inspection equipment and applying BGA inspection criteria
- Active IPC 771/21 and IPC-A-610 certifications
- Experience troubleshooting and debugging mechanical and electrical systems
- Working knowledge of factory and laboratory safety standards, including OSHA requirements
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
- Educational background in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering
- Prior experience in the aerospace industry
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and managing large data sets
- Ability to perform effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, and high-pressure environment
- Experience working with batteries and battery assemblies
- NASA soldering certification or J-STD-001 certification
- Experience using Altium design software
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.