HawkEye 360 (HE360) is seeking a Satellite Avionics Technician to join the Space Team in Herndon, Virginia. The mission of the Space Team is to build, test, launch, operate and maintain a constellation of small commercial satellites. As a Satellite Avionics Technician, you will perform hands-on assembly, integration, and testing of flight hardware for our spacecraft constellation. This role requires precision work with sensitive spacecraft electronics, including PCB component installation, soldering, and harness fabrication to higher level satellite integration. We're looking for a candidate who can quickly interpret complex assembly instructions, work delicately with numerous sensitive spacecraft components, and accurately document their work.
Your main responsibilities will be:
Assemble, integrate, and test spacecraft avionics hardware including circuit boards, harnesses, and subsystem assemblies
Build and assemble wire harnesses for satellite integration, including wire stripping, crimping, pinning, routing, and continuity testing
Support general spacecraft AI&T in the cleanroom following assembly procedures
Install and solder components on PCBs, including surface-mount and through-hole components, following IPC standards and workmanship requirements
Conduct inspections on incoming assembled boards from contract manufacturers to ensure quality assurance
Rework and modify flight PCBs and harnesses as needed to support engineering changes and troubleshooting
Perform qualification testing on circuit boards and assemblies to qualify them for flight
Layout and assemble electronic ground support equipment (EGSE) for testing flight hardware in our lab
Interpret engineering schematics, drawings, and assembly procedures to support hardware integration and troubleshooting
Your skills and qualifications:
Essential education and experience:
Minimum of a high school diploma
3+ years of hands-on electronics assembly experience, preferably in aerospace or satellite hardware