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Senior Avionics PCB Technician

Denver, CO

Space is a warfighting domain. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build the technology that secures it.

OUR MISSION

True Anomaly delivers decisive capabilities for space superiority. We build autonomous spacecraft, advanced payloads, mission software, and space-based interceptors — enabling the U.S. and its Allies to secure the space environment and counter threats from the ultimate high ground.

OUR VALUES

  • Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity.
  • What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results.
  • It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together.

YOUR MISSION 

As a Senior Avionics PCB Technician on the Production and Test team, you will bring expert-level craftsmanship to the assembly, rework, and inspection of flight-grade printed circuit board assemblies. Working alongside engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams, you will help build and certify mission-critical avionics hardware — from early development builds through flight readiness — holding the workmanship bar that space demands.

Certifications

  • IPC J-STD-001 Certified IPC Specialist (CIS) or Certified IPC Trainer (CIT), Space Addendum (Space/Hi-Rel) required
  • IPC-7711/7721 Certified – Rework, Modification, and Repair of Electronic Assemblies (Space Addendum preferred)
  • NASA-STD-8739.3 familiarity or formal workmanship training strongly preferred
  • IPC-A-610 Certified IPC Specialist (Space/Hi-Rel Addendum) preferred

 

PCBA Build & Soldering Skills

  • Expert-level hand soldering of fine-pitch SMT and through-hole components to space/hi-rel workmanship standards
  • Proficiency with soldering irons, hot air rework stations, IR reflow, and vapor phase soldering equipment
  • Experience with lead-free and SnPb (tin-lead) solder processes per J-STD-001 Space Addendum
  • Conformal coating application, inspection, and selective removal (acrylic, urethane, epoxy, silicone)
  • Potting and encapsulation processes
  • Component handling and ESD control per ANSI/ESD S20.20
  • Experience with staking, underfill, and epoxy bonding of components per NASA workmanship standards

 

Rework & Repair

  • BGA, QFN, LCC, and fine-pitch component removal and replacement
  • X-ray inspection interpretation for solder joint verification (BGA reballing experience a plus)
  • PCB trace and pad repair, via repair, and laminate repair per IPC-7711/7721
  • Documentation of all rework operations with photographic records and traveler/log compliance

 

Inspection & Quality

  • Microsection/cross-section inspection familiarity
  • Proficiency with stereo microscopes and digital inspection systems (40x+ magnification)
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, and assembly instructions
  • Experience working under strict configuration control and traveler-based build processes
  • Familiarity with nonconformance reporting (NCR) and corrective action processes
  • Understanding of cleanliness and ionic contamination requirements (ROSE/SIR testing awareness)

 

Wire Harness Skills (Strong Plus)

  • Fabrication and assembly of space-grade wire harnesses per NASA-STD-8739.4 and/or IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum
  • Crimping of contacts to space-grade standards using approved tooling (DMC, Daniels, etc.) with pull-test verification
  • Experience with space-rated connectors: Dsub, Micro-D, SMA/RF, circular MIL-spec (MIL-DTL-38999, MIL-DTL-83513, etc.)
  • Coaxial cable termination (SMA, SMB, TNC, etc.)
  • Wire routing, lacing, and tie-wrapping per NASA/IPC standards
  • Harness continuity and hi-pot testing; use of wire harness test fixtures
  • Connector backshell assembly and strain relief installation
  • Familiarity with space-rated wire types (PTFE, Tefzel/ETFE, coax) and approved materials lists

 

General Skills

  • Ability to work in a cleanroom environment (Class 10,000 / ISO 7 or better); gowning compliance
  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation habits — every step matters at space grade
  • Comfortable with traveler-based and first-article build processes
  • Ability to collaborate with engineers and quality assurance personnel to resolve workmanship issues
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision on complex assemblies

 

Experience

  • Minimum 5 years of PCBA assembly and rework experience in a space, defense, or hi-rel environment
  • Direct experience with flight hardware preferred; engineering model/qualification unit build experience acceptable
  • Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent quality management systems

 

Nice to Have

  • Experience with automated optical inspection (AOI) or X-ray systems
  • PCB design for manufacturability (DFM) familiarity
  • Familiarity with thermal vacuum (TVAC) or vibration test preparation
  • Experience with flux residue analysis and cleaning validation
  • MPCB (multilayer/rigid-flex PCB) assembly experience

 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

Senior Technician: $55-90/hr

 

  • Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave 

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, location, and experience. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Work Location—Successful candidates will be located near Denver, CO
  • Work environment—the work environment; temperature, noise level, inside or outside, or other factors that will affect the person's working conditions while performing the job.
  • Physical demands—the physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving.

This position will be open until it is successfully filled. To submit your application, please follow the directions below. #LI-Onsite

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.

 

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