The posting
Mission Brief
As a Quality & Test Technician (Electronics Manufacturing), you are responsible for ensuring the quality, functionality, and readiness of electronic assemblies throughout the production process. You will inspect printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), perform electrical testing, operate advanced manufacturing equipment, verify conformal coating quality, and support final assembly and product release activities.
This role is critical to maintaining product quality, manufacturing reliability, and customer satisfaction. You will work closely with Production, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, and Test Engineering teams to ensure products meet all workmanship, functional, and traceability requirements before release.
Your Role in Our Space Mission:
- Perform visual inspection of PCBAs according to applicable IPC standards and company workmanship requirements
- Verify solder joint quality, component placement, polarity, labeling, and overall assembly compliance.
- Inspect conformal coating, underfill, and dispensing applications for coverage, defects, contamination, and workmanship acceptance criteria.
- Operate selective coating, dispensing, and curing equipment according to approved manufacturing procedures.
- Operate flying probe and functional test equipment and execute approved test programs.
- Review test results, identify failures, and support basic troubleshooting activities.
- Perform firmware programming, flashing, and configuration of electronic assemblies and finished products.
- Execute burn-in and functional test procedures according to approved manufacturing and test documentation.
- Integrate electronic assemblies into mechanical housings and perform basic electro-mechanical assembly operations.
- Document and report non-conformances, workmanship defects, and quality concerns.
- Ensure proper handling of ESD-sensitive components and assemblies.
- Maintain accurate production records, traceability documentation, and test reports.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality and efficiency.
Qualification Checklist
- Completed vocational training as Electronics Technician, Mechatronics Technician, or equivalent qualification.
- Experience in electronics manufacturing, assembly, testing, inspection, or quality assurance environments.
- Practical knowledge of IPC-A-610 or equivalent workmanship standards.
- Experience inspecting PCBAs and electronic assemblies.
- Experience with functional testing, flying probe testing, or other electronic test methods is advantageous.
- Familiarity with conformal coating, underfill, or dispensing processes is desirable.
- Experience performing firmware flashing and device configuration activities.
- Basic understanding of electronic schematics, assembly drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
- Knowledge of ESD protection requirements and safe handling practices.
- Familiarity with traceability systems and production documentation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good English skills; German language skills are advantageous.
Aim high, deliver relentlessly, act with integrity, and keep the mission first.
Benefits
- Employee Participation Program: Share in our success through our virtual company share program
- 30 days of vacation: Enjoy the days off to relax and recharge
- Company pension plan: Secure your future with our company pension plan, featuring a 20% employer contribution after the probation period
- Subsidised lunch: Stay energised with delicious, subsidised lunches every day
- Public transport ticket: Commute with ease using a fully financed Deutschlandticket
- Rental clothing with laundry service: Enjoy hassle-free workwear with our convenient rental clothing and laundry service
- Sport Clubs membership: Stay fit with our sponsored sports club memberships (EGYM Wellpass)
- Individual learning allowance: Grow your skills with an individual learning budget granted after the probation period
- Childcare allowance: Receive a childcare allowance for your non-school-age children
- And Much More! Discover additional perks and benefits when you join our team.
Who we are
We are Isar Aerospace and we are at the forefront of New Space building a modern space business to enable faster, better and cheaper access to space.
Our mission is to help democratise space and use it for good in order to improve life on Earth now and for the future generations.
We are a fast-growing company aiming to provide sustainable and environmentally friendly launch solutions for small and medium-sized satellites and constellations into Low Earth Orbit. The company is privately funded by world-leading technology investors with strong commitment and support and our team is made of driven and talented people with a real passion for space innovation.
We're making rockets in a way that hasn't been done before disrupting a traditional industry. If you are up for the challenge, want to work on cutting-edge projects and be part of a team changing the world for better, come, join us and launch your career!
Want to find out more about us?
Visit www.isaraerospace.com
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Disclaimer Isar Aerospace SE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to fairness and inclusivity. We do not prioritize any specific religion, gender, nationality, or background. Due to security clearance requirements, affiliations with countries listed under § 13 para. 1 no. 17 SÜG may affect the application process. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
