PCBA Technician; Weekday Shift

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast growing, and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

• Hand Soldering SMT and T/H components using both a soldering iron and a hot air soldering
• Prepping Components
• Loading and Operating SMT and T/H equipment
• Perform rework on SMT and T/H components
• Capable of PCBA rework
• Some experience in selective soldering machine and willing to learn
• Perform general housekeeping tasks and following all procedures and processes to Terran Orbital standards

• 5+ years of experience with PCBA assembly in a high-mix mid-volume environment (8+ years preferred)
• 5+ years of experience operating SMT equipment
• Familiarity with 6S housekeeping practices
• Current IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications
• Capable of using ohmmeter and other test equipment to verify product integrity.
• Ability to perform inspection of the PCBA per IPC-A-610
• Performing rework and repair of the complex PCBA’s per IPC-7711/21
• Experience with engineering documents (drawings and BOMs)
• Capable of interacting with PC-based operating systems (Microsoft Suite, MES, ERP, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe work area.
• Willing to work in a cross-functional capacity and be trained to perform all manufacturing-related processes.
• Energy and passion for inventing and creating new solutions, challenging the status quo, and driving positive change
• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain DoD security clearance

• Experience with BGA replacement
• Experience with SMT Assembly Process
• Experience with x-ray inspection systems

• 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Parental Leave

$28 — $35 USD

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers. Learn more at

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.

The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

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