Electronics Assembly Technician

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

At the Mission Payloads Division (MPD), we are pioneers in remote sensing systems that guide our country’s space enterprise. Our talented and dynamic workforce create and flourish in electronics, sensors, radar, artificial intelligence (AI), and advanced data network domains. We boldly advance technology through our research and development and then forward to demonstration and integration. With innovative laboratories and prototyping, MPD delivers groundbreaking results. We guide our Department of Defense, intelligence community, and civil clients to enhance national productivity and security and tackle the most critical missions.  Bring your intelligence and creative spirit and join us at MPD!

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Electronics Assembly Technician to support the assembly and testing of GaN and RF integrated circuits related to our nation’s sensor and communications space microwave and millimeter-wave systems. This role will have opportunities to grow and develop new skills, such as measuring on-wafer performance of state-of-the-art  GaN MMICs. The selected individual will support a broad team of engineers that work directly with corporate customers to ensure robust and resilient satellite payloads. Our collegial atmosphere encourages collaboration with and continued learning from our technical staff. We're also ready to learn from you.

Work Model: This role will require 100% on-site support in El Segundo.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Handling, testing, and working with GaN MMICs

• Attachment of MMIC die to packages or fixtures

• Hands-on attachment and rework of leaded, QFN, fine-pitch packages and other SMT components for use on circuit boards (PCB/PWB) and microwave substrates

• Fabrication of wiring and harnesses, custom circuit assemblies, etc.

• Performing Test and Measurement of electronic and microwave circuits (i.e., using voltmeters)

• General lab support activities, as well as providing support to other department activities as needed

• Active participation in project meetings  

What You Need to be Successful - Electronics Assembly Technician II

Minimum Requirements:

• Associates degree or Higher with 5 years of experience in the field of electronics assembly

• Demonstrated ability to perform hands-on high-quality microelectronics-based die attach, wire-bonding, ball-bonding or ribbon welding

• Proven ability to perform hands-on high-quality soldering/attachment and rework of surface mount components on circuit boards

• Experience inspecting, handling, and manipulating small ESD-sensitive components and die using tweezers, microscopes, or related tools

• Capability for project multitasking in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities

• Ability to interact and work with a diverse set of engineers and technician colleagues

• PowerPoint, Excel and/or Word experience

• Well-organized with demonstrated skills in documentation

• Action-oriented positive influencer of lab organization and safety (instrument categorization and storage, general cleanliness, development of laboratory procedures, etc.)

• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance

What You Need to be Successful

In addition to the above, the minimum requirements for Electronics Assembly Technician III

• Associates degree or Higher with 8 years of experience in the field of electronics assembly

• Some circuit layout or drawing experience using commercial software programs

• Experience in project meeting environments and providing feedback

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Work using a Wafer probe station

• Experience in failure analysis

• Track record with mechanical machine tools suc