Avionics R&D Technician - PCBA

Why Castelion, Why Now 

Castelion is moving incredibly fast to develop and deliver advanced defense systems at a time when execution matters more than ever. We believe focus, ownership, and excellence are decisive advantages - and we're building a world-class team to turn bold ideas into real capability. 

This is a rare opportunity to join at an early stage, where you'll have significant ownership, collaborate with exceptional teammates, and make a direct, measurable impact on our mission and the future of the company - regardless of your function.  

Avionics R&D Technician - PCBA, Multiple Levels

Castelion is looking for an Avionics PCBA Technician, reporting to the Manager, R&D Operations, to support the development and production of systems required for long-range hypersonic strike vehicles. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Torrance, California facility.

As an Avionics PCBA Technician, you will work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to execute electrical and electro-mechanical builds in support of development and production activities. This role is focused on hands-on assembly, rework, testing, and hardware integration while supporting manufacturing processes, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform PCBA soldering and rework, including installation of jumpers and component replacement as required
• Build wire harnesses, cable assemblies, PCBAs, electro-mechanical units, and test equipment
• Assemble, integrate, and test avionics hardware and support equipment
• Execute manufacturing and test processes according to work instructions, drawings, and engineering documentation
• Support development builds, prototype builds, and transition into initial production
• Assist with setup and maintenance of tooling, fixtures, and manufacturing equipment
• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and controlled documentation
• Identify build issues and escalate discrepancies to engineering or manufacturing leadership
• Support process improvement initiatives focused on quality, repeatability, and efficiency
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-compliant work environment
• Monitor work progress against schedules and support production priorities as needed

Basic Qualifications

• 2+ years of avionics technician, electronics manufacturing, or related hands-on assembly experience
• Experience reading electrical schematics and wiring harness drawings
• Experience performing soldering and PCBA rework
• Experience working with IPC-610 and IPC-620 standards
• Familiarity with avionics, electrical, or electro-mechanical assembly processes
• Ability to follow work instructions, engineering drawings, and controlled documentation
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship quality
• Experience working in an ESD-controlled manufacturing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced development and production environment

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated industries
• Experience performing rework on fine-pitch or high-density PCBAs
• Experience building flight hardware, prototype hardware, or test systems
• Familiarity with manufacturing documentation and configuration-controlled environments
• Experience supporting engineering development builds and rapid iteration efforts
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools such as JIRA and Confluence
• Basic understanding of electronic troubleshooting and diagnostics
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and evolving hardware designs

Castelion offers a generous benefits package. Please refer to the bottom of our Careers page for more details.  

Other Duties 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements 

This position may require access to classified information or restricted U.S. Government sites, systems, or information, as determined by the Company and/or applicable U.S. Government requirements. If the position is so designated, your employment in the role may be contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain the required U.S. Government security clearance or other government authorization, and to satisfy any citizenship or other eligibility requirements imposed by applicable law, regulation, executive order, or government contract requirements. You will be notified if and when such requirements apply. 

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement 

Castelion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Castelion is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and hiring process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be considered on an individual basis and handled in accordance with applicable law. 

Castelion is committed to fostering a workplace where employment decisions are based on qualifications, business needs, and the ability to perform the essential functions of the role, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

EAR/ITAR Requirements 

This position requires access to export-controlled information, and as such, employment (or hiring of a contractor) is contingent upon the candidate’s ability to access all applicable export-controlled information without additional export licensing being required by the Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the Directorate of Defense Trade Controls.