Avionics Manufacturing Engineer; PCB and PCBA Redondo

Avionics Manufacturing Engineer (PCB and PCBA)

Department: Manufacturing

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $120,000 - $145,000 / year

As an Avionics Manufacturing Engineer at Impulse (PCB and PCBA), you will provide deep technical expertise on PCB and PCBA technology for spaceflight. Your expertise will directly impact the reliability and performance of vehicles we send into orbit and beyond.

Leveling will be commensurate with experience. (Open to all levels).

• Develop, qualify and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBAs.
• Write work instructions for PCBA manufacturing, including solder rework, conformal coating, staking and underfill.
• Collaborate with design engineers to ensure manufacturability, drawing review and DFM/DFA of PCBs and PCBAs.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to PCBA technicians on the production floor.
• Troubleshoot production issues, identify root causes, and drive implementation of corrective actions for non‑conformances.
• Optimize production rate, yield and cost of PCBA production.
• Write specifications for, and lead qualification of, both PCB and PCBA vendors for flight and non‑flight applications.
• Ensure timely delivery of PCBAs to box‑level assembly.
• Stay up‑to‑date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in PCB and PCBA manufacturing to drive innovation.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on quality and long‑term reliability.
• Support environmental and functional testing in production (TVAC, thermal cycling).

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of demonstrated manufacturing experience with PCBs and PCBAs.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and materials used in PCBs and PCBA manufacturing.
• Experience with qualifying vendors for both PCB fabrication and PCBA assembly.
• Experience with SMT board assembly, including designing jigs and fixtures for SMT processes.

• MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with PCB and PCBA manufacturing for space applications.
• Experience with PCB fabrication processes, such as via drilling, plating, pre‑preg/core lamination, solder mask, ENIG processes.
• Experience setting up and running an SMT line.
• Experience with automated optical inspection (AOI), and X‑ray/CT inspection of PCBAs.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary with job‑related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, full‑time hires may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations, including ITAR and EAR. This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable agencies.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment is governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications and will not be influenced by race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or other legally protected status.