PCBA Technician (1st Shift)

Summary

Be more than just an employee number! Join Terran Orbital, a leader in innovation, manufacturing, and operations in the satellite industry. We are a pioneer in the miniaturization of space technologies and the delivery of responsive space solutions. We are a unique, fast-growing, and trusted team focused on quickly and economically designing, building, launching, and operating state-of-the-art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced PCBA Technician to join our growing team. Reporting to the PCBA Director, the PCBA Technician will install and rework SMT and T/H components.

This role will work on our 1st shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

  Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform general housekeeping tasks and following all procedures and processes to Terran Orbital standards

Requirements

Qualification and Skills

• 5+ years of experience with PCBA assembly in a high-mix mid-volume environment (8+ years preferred)
• Working experience with operating SMT assembly equipment
• Familiarity with 6S housekeeping practices
• Current IPC-A-610 and J-STD-001 certifications
• 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 
• 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 

   Additional Differentiators

• Experience with BGA replacement
• Experience with SMT Assembly Process 

Benefits

   Benefits

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

Salary Range $20.00 - $35.00 per hour

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer equity for each employee, 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, unlimited flex time off, covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!     

About Terran Orbital

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 www.terranorbital.com

Physical Demands

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.

Work Environment

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.

Disclaimers

To comply with U.S. Government space technology expo