Electrical Engineering Technician

About the role

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements

A couple other things

• We offer a lot of autonomy
• We like to run lean for impact
• We have great benefits
• We are well funded, and already generating revenue
• We are located in beautiful Hawthorne, CA and just moved into a new large hangar facility

About the Role

Salient Motion is looking for a detail-oriented Electrical Technician to join our production/engineering team, with a primary focus on PCB rework, soldering, and hands-on assembly support. You'll work closely with our electrical and manufacturing engineers to build, repair, and troubleshoot circuit assemblies to a high standard of quality and precision.

What You'll Do

• Perform through-hole and surface-mount (SMT) soldering, including fine-pitch components, BGAs, and micro-connectors
• Execute rework and repair on PCB assemblies: component removal/replacement, trace repair, jumper wires, and conformal coating touch-up
• Inspect solder joints and assemblies using microscopes and visual/AOI standards (IPC-A-610 or equivalent)
• Build and test cable assemblies and wiring harnesses
• Support prototype builds and engineering change orders (ECOs), including quick-turn rework for R&D
• Use hand tools, hot air rework stations, soldering irons, and reflow equipment
• Read and interpret schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs
• Perform basic electrical testing (continuity, multimeter checks, functional test fixtures) to verify repairs
• Document rework performed, failure modes found, and maintain traceability records
• Maintain a clean, ESD-safe workstation and follow safety procedures
• Collaborate with engineering to flag recurring defects or design-for-manufacturability issues

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of hands-on soldering/rework experience in an electronics manufacturing, prototyping, or repair environment
• Proficiency with fine-pitch SMT rework (hot air, soldering iron, possibly BGA rework stations)
• IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)
• Comfortable reading schematics, assembly drawings, and BOMs
• Steady hands, strong attention to detail, and good manual dexterity under a microscope
• Familiarity with ESD-safe handling practices
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic principles (continuity, shorts, opens, polarity)
• Experience with hand tools, multimeters, and basic test equipment

Nice to Have

• Experience with cable/harness assembly and crimping
• Exposure to low-volume or prototype manufacturing environments (startup pace)
• Familiarity with conformal coating application and rework
• Basic soldering training/certification instruction experience (if we grow the team)

What we have to offer

• We are not just building components.
• We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market!
• Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.

• Competitive compensation: $40-50/hr + equity
• Exceptional healthcare benefits - Medical is 100% covered by the company
• Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
• Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more