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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Astranis's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Astranis's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Astranis
- high 55 stale, 0 reposted of 89 open
- Hiring momentum
- 130 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Astranis's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Astranis.
About this role
As a PCBA SMT Technician at Astranis, you will be responsible for programming machines that assemble printed circuit board assemblies for satellites and ground support equipment. Your role includes developing reflow profiles, programming various assembly machines, creating automated optical inspection programs, and supporting inspection processes. You will collaborate with engineering teams to ensure production needs are met efficiently.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Astranis as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- 2+ years of experience working hands-on as a technician in the aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
- Ability to read assembly drawings, work instructions, and travelers
- Excellent attention to detail
- Must be onsite 5 days a week
- Work with cross functional engineering team to support new developments
Nice to have
- A.S. electrical, mechanical, or aerospace engineering technology or equivalent technical programs
- IPC-A-610 certification and experience with Class 3 and J-STD-001 Space Addendum assemblies
- Experience with programming jet printers, pick and place machines, reflow ovens, AOI and selective soldering machines
- Experience with x-ray inspection and wash processes
What you get
- Compensation package includes equity and robust benefits
- High-quality company-subsidized healthcare
- Disability and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement planning
- Flexible PTO
- Free on-site catered meals
Worth weighing
- No specific salary figure provided, only a range of $36 - $52 USD per hour
- U.S. Citizenship, Lawful Permanent Residency, or Refugee/Asylee Status required due to export regulations
- Role requires being onsite 5 days a week, which may limit flexibility
Summarised from Astranis's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Astranis on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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