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You will work hands-on with sensitive photodetectors, low-noise electronics, and flight avionics – from board-level assembly and rework through subsystem characterization and environmental test.ResponsibilitiesAssemble, modify, and rework electronic hardware to aerospace standards: soldering (including fine-pitch SMT), cable and harness fabrication, and connector assembly.Integrate and handle sensitive optical detectors (APDs, SPADs, PIN photodiodes, cameras and focal planes; potentially cryogenic detectors), including bias-up and safe-handling procedures.Run detector and receiver characterization: dark current/counts, responsivity, noise, bandwidth, and sensitivity measurements using calibrated optical sources.Build and operate automated test setups (Python-driven instrument control a plus) and record results with full traceability.Support board bring-up and debug alongside electrical engineers: continuity checks, power-up sequencing, signal probing, and failure analysis.Support environmental and EMC test campaigns for electronics assemblies, including instrumentation and data collection.Maintain ESD-safe work areas, calibration records, and inventory of flight and EEE parts, including lot traceability.Required Qualifications3+ years as an electronics technician, including work on space flight, defense, or other high-reliability electronics.Certified or certifiable to J-STD-001 / NASA-STD-8739 soldering and harness workmanship standards.Skilled with standard bench equipment: DMMs, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, signal generators.Experience with ESD controls and handling of sensitive components.Ability to follow and red-line detailed test procedures and document anomalies clearly.PreferredExperience with photodetectors, photomultipliers, cameras, or other low-light sensors.Familiarity with low-noise measurement practices, RF/microwave test equipment, or fiber-coupled optical test setups.Basic scripting for test automation (Python, LabVIEW).Experience with cryogenic systems or vacuum hardware.Benefits:Generous equityCompetitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental)401(k)Unlimited PTOEEO & Reasonable AccommodationsAzora is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  If you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know by contacting info@azora.spaceExport ControlTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicants must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (iii) protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or (iv) be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. 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