Electrical Engineering Technician

Astra’s mission is to improve life on Earth from space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. Today, Astra offers one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch services, and one of the industry’s leading flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites, the Astra Spacecraft Engine.

The Opportunity 

As an Electrical Engineering Technician, you will support development and production aerospace hardware used in spacecraft propulsion and launch vehicles. You will work alongside engineering and production teams to build, inspect, troubleshoot and repair circuit boards, wiring harnesses and all related hardware.

How You'll Fulfill Your Mission

Assembly & Integration:

• Assemble electrical and electromechanical aerospace hardware from engineering drawings, work instructions, and schematics
• Support harness wiring with soldering and basic fabrication tasks
• Inspect components and assemblies to ensure compliance with quality and configuration requirements

PCB Rework & Assembly:

• Assemble development circuit boards for engineering lab use
• Perform component removal and replacement
• Inspect and capture images of components under a microscope
• Repair damaged copper traces, soldermask and conformal coating
• Verify compliance with applicable production standards and cleanliness

Troubleshooting:

• Perform basic electrical troubleshooting including continuity checks, voltage measurements and current measurements
• Document and perform corrective actions as required
• Verify connector pinouts by referencing simplistic schematics

Why We Value You

• 2+ years of hands-on technician experience in aerospace, defense, or high-reliability manufacturing
• Strong electrical and electromechanical troubleshooting skills
• Experience assembling and repairing circuit boards with fine pitch surface mount and through-hole components
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and test procedures
• Familiarity with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies and data acquisition systems
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to lift up to ~35 lbs
• Ability to work with hardware in laboratory, cleanroom or production environments

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Technical certification or associate degree in a related field preferred

Desired Multipliers 

• Aerospace production or spacecraft hardware experience
• Familiarity with cleanroom procedures, FOD control, or contamination control
• IPC J-STD-001 certification
• Experience reworking multi-layer PCBs with heavy copper layer

The pay range for this role is: $31.70-38 per hour

Salary and Benefits

We're competitive in compensation and offer equity as part of the package. We have great benefits that include health, vision, dental, and 401K in comparison to other startups. We provide lunch and there's plenty of snacks and drinks to get you through the day.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

ITAR Requirements: This position requires compliance with U.S. Government space technology  trade restrictions, specifically the International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and additional regulations governing satellite, launch vehicle, missile, and other related technologies. All jobs restricted by these regulations will be contingent upon the applicant’s status as a documented U.S. Person or their ability to receive a trade license from the cognizant government agency; in addition to any required company background checks and in compliance with applicable U.S. and California laws. Similarly, positions requiring the ability to work on government contracts or a security clearance are also contingent upon the applicants ability to receive the appropriate clearance and be allowed to work on U.S. government contracts.

© Astra Space Operations, LLC. All rights reserved, Astra is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We encourage people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.

San Francisco Applicants: Astra will consider applicants with arrest and conviction records (criminal histories) in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.