Lead PCBA Technician

5+ years of experience in electronics manufacturing, with hands-on expertise in both PCBA rework and electromechanical assembly
Proficient in fine-pitch soldering, component-level troubleshooting, and rework using hot air, soldering iron, and rework stations
Strong mechanical assembly skills, including torque tools, bonding, and integration of electronics into enclosures or chassis
In-depth knowledge of IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and general high-reliability workmanship standards
Proven ability to lead by example, provide technical guidance, and uphold build quality in a fast-paced, hardware development environment
Comfortable reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and assembly documentation
Excellent communication skills and attention to detail; capable of documenting build issues clearly and contributing to root cause investigations

Lead hands-on assembly, rework, and inspection of high-reliability printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) and complete avionics electromechanical units
Perform precision soldering, staking, conformal coating, and component-level rework on digital, analog, and RF circuit boards
Build flight and development avionics hardware from the ground up — integrating PCBAs, connectors, cabling, thermal interfaces, fasteners, and enclosures into complete units
Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, mechanical assembly models, and work instructions with minimal supervision
Serve as the technical lead for avionics box builds on the production floor, ensuring consistent build quality, configuration control, and documentation of as-built configurations
Collaborate closely with design engineers, manufacturing engineers, and quality to troubleshoot build issues, implement process improvements, and maintain flight-readiness standards
Train and mentor technicians on best practices in both PCBA and electromechanical assembly, driving adherence to workmanship standards such as IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, and NASA-STD-8739 series
Manage work center readiness, including tool calibration, ESD compliance, inventory of consumables, and implementation of lean manufacturing practices.

IPC-A-610, J-STD-001, or NASA-STD-8739.x certification (current or expired)
Experience with flight hardware builds for aerospace or space systems
Familiarity with cable and harness assembly, including wire crimping, stripping, and routing (per IPC/WHMA-A-620 or similar)
Experience working in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment
Background using MES/ERP systems for tracking work orders, part usage, and nonconformances