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Terran Orbital

PCBA Technician (1st Shift)

Irvine, CA, USA

41 Days ago

Job Overview


Posted Date: 06 August 2025

Job Function: Other

Job Type: Full Time

Workplace Type: Not Specified

Experience Level: Not Specified

Salary: $20 - $35 / Hourly Salary

Experience: 5 - 6 yrs

Job Description


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

  • 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 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), 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 atwww.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 export regulations, the applicant 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. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.

Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.

Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.

And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.


Key skill Required

  • Manufacturing
  • Affirmative Action
  • Assembly Process
  • Clearance
  • Communication
  • Comprehensive
  • Design
  • Focused
  • Hand Soldering
  • Innovation
  • Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Mission Operations
  • National Security
  • Office Equipment
  • Orientation
  • PCBA
  • Reimbursement
  • Reporting
  • Security
  • Security Clearance
  • Soldering
  • Space Technology
  • Written Communication


Company Details


Company Name: Terran Orbital

Recruiting People: HR Department

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