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About Katalyst

Katalyst is an American technology company focused on dynamic space operations. We are building a fleet of dual-use multipurpose robotic space vehicles to create a future where maneuvering, upgrading, refueling, resupply and exploration are as routine as they are on Earth.

What You'll Do

• Build, assemble, modify, and integrate spacecraft avionics hardware, cable harnesses, Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs), and related flight and ground-support equipment from engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Perform precision wire preparation, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, shielding, backshell installation, splicing, labeling, lacing, and harness routing using IPC 620 workmanship standards.
• Assemble, rework, and repair Printed Circuit Board Assemblies (PCBAs) utilizing hand tools, soldering irons, and rework stations according to IPC 610 workmanship standards and engineering documentation.
• Inspect PCBAs for quality and accuracy under a microscope.
• Adhere to assembly documentation, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Support electronics assembly and rework, including component installation, solder touch-up, connector repair, board inspection, and controlled modification of avionics hardware under engineering direction.
• Execute electrical checkout and integration activities across avionics, power, communications, GNC, propulsion, robotics, and payload systems, including continuity, resistance, isolation, functional, and interface testing.
• Use laboratory and test equipment such as DMMs, oscilloscopes, power supplies, electronic loads, hipot/megohmmeters, and continuity testers to verify hardware performance and support troubleshooting of build and integration issues.
• Maintain strict ESD, FOD, tool-control, configuration-control, and cleanliness practices while working around sensitive flight electronics and spacecraft assemblies.
• Complete travelers, inspection records, test data, redlines, nonconformance documentation, and as-built records accurately; communicate discrepancies quickly and work with engineers to close issues.

What We're Looking For

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical school, associate degree, military electronics training, or equivalent hands-on experience is preferred.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience assembling, integrating, testing, or repairing avionics, electronics, cable harnesses, or other high-reliability electrical hardware.