Avionics Manufacturing Specialist (PCBA)

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production: one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. We're designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Avionics Manufacturing Specialist (PCBA)
Castelion is looking for an Avionics Manufacturing Specialist —reporting to the manufacturing organization—to directly support the development and manufacturing of avionics, harnessing, and test equipment for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This will be an hourly, non‑exempt position located in our Torrance facility. As an Avionics Technician II, you will work closely with engineering to build and integrate a wide variety of hardware such as avionics assemblies, test racks, and interface boxes at the highest level of quality.

Responsibilities

Work with avionics engineering by rapidly iterating electronic components and cables

Construct superior wire cables according to engineering drawings

Assemble, test, calibrate, and operate test racks, electro‑mechanical units, engineering enclosures, and other test equipment

Collaborate closely with engineering to transform concepts into reality

Monitor one's own work progress against established standards and deliver all work on schedule

Examine, interpret, and implement builds according to drawings and procedures

Understand intricate cable harnesses, wiring diagrams, and mechanical drawings

Verify flight hardware and thoroughly document outcomes

Aid in developing manufacturing processes for initial production runs

Contribute to projects aimed at increasing operational efficiency in the area

Requirements and skills

3+ years of avionics technician experience

Experience reading wiring harness drawings to build and troubleshoot laboratory and flight articles

Knowledge of and adherence to industry standards, such as IPC-610 and IPC-620

Proficient with test equipment such as multimeters, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.

Experience reading PCBA schematics and execute rework

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience in a research and development environment

Previous involvement in a high‑speed production environment, handling flight hardware

Prior involvement in a high‑output environment, involving hands‑on experience in constructing cables, electro‑mechanical devices, or building prototypes

Ability to acclimate to frequently changing assignments and a fast‑paced working environment

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, along with effective teamwork abilities

Superb focus and attention to detail, with remarkable work efficiency and accuracy

Expertise in manufacturing and repairing intricate testing systems

Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as SVN, Confluence, and JIRA

Basic comprehension of electronic principles and theory

Skills in project management

Experience with soldering PCBAs, including soldering in tight spaces such as 0201 packages, high‑density ICs, BGAs, installing jumpers, and performing dead‑bugging

Additional Requirements

Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones

Leadership Qualities

Bias to Action and Creative Problem Solving.

Desire and experience questioning assumptions in ways that lead to break‑through ideas that are ultimately implemented. Successfully bring in applicable processes/concepts/materials from other industries to achieve efficiency gains. Ability to personally resolve minor issues in development without requiring significant support.

High Commitment, High Initiative.

A successful candidate will have a genuine passion for Castelion's mission and consistently look for ways to contribute to the company's technical goals and prevent hardware blockers. Ability to work in a fast paced, autonomously driven, and demanding atmosphere. Strong sense of accountability and integrity.

Clear Communicator.

Proactively communicates blockers. Trusted in previous roles to be voice of company with regulators, suppliers, gate keepers and customers. Capable of tactfully managing relationships with stakeholders to achieve company‑desired outcomes without compromising relationships. Emails, IMs and verbal interactions are logical, drive clarity, and detailed enough to eliminate ambiguity.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long‑term stock incentives as part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offers four weeks of paid time off per year.

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