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Star Catcher · Jacksonville, FL · Production · first seen 2026-09-03
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About Star Catcher

Star Catcher is building the world's first orbital energy grid: the Star Catcher Network. Spacecraft connect into this space-based power infrastructure to receive conditioned energy via their existing solar arrays, with no retrofit needed. The network delivers power from tens of Watts to tens of thousands of Watts.

Role Overview

You will support the development of space-to-space power beaming spacecraft and the Star Catcher Network. You'll be responsible for assembling, repairing, and managing circuit boards and cable harness assemblies used on spacecraft, satellites, and other space-related technologies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform high-reliability PCB assembly and rework to IPC Class 3 standards, including fine-pitch SMT soldering, through-hole components, conformal coating, inspection, and microscope-level rework for flight and engineering units.
  • Repair circuit boards by interpreting schematics, layouts, and test data to diagnose faults, replace components, and validate corrective actions.
  • Fabricate, assemble, and test cable harnesses including crimping, soldering, shielding, lacing, connector integration, and strain relief in compliance with aerospace standards like IPC-A-620.
  • Write and maintain harness documentation such as wiring diagrams, pinout tables, build travelers, test procedures, and inspection checklists.
  • Execute electrical testing and validation including continuity, insulation resistance, hipot testing, functional verification, and support for system-level integration testing.
  • Support avionics integration activities including board bring-up, subsystem integration, hardware debugging, and coordination with electrical and embedded software engineers.
  • Manage and maintain the electrical lab space including tool calibration tracking, ESD compliance, consumables inventory, equipment upkeep, and safe lab practices.
  • Improve lab processes by developing standardized work instructions, optimizing bench layouts, reducing rework rates, and implementing quality control best practices.
  • Ensure configuration control and traceability for hardware builds, serialized components, harnesses, and reworked assemblies to support flight-readiness and audit requirements.
  • Take ownership in a startup environment by identifying process gaps, solving production issues proactively, and supporting rapid iteration cycles for prototype and flight hardware.

Minimum Qualifications

  • At least 4 years of hands-on experience in high-reliability circuit board assembly and rework (SMT and through-hole) OR in high-reliability cable harness assembly and rework.

Ideal Experience

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, or related field.
  • 10+ years of experience in high-reliability circuit board assembly and rework (SMT and through-hole).
  • 10+ years of experience fabricating and testing complex cable harnesses.
  • Experience supporting teams during flight integration and testing procedures prior to launch.
  • Current certification to NASA-STD-8739.3 (Soldered Electrical Connections) and/or NASA-STD-8739.4 (Crimping, Interconnecting Cables and Harnesses).
  • Current certification to IPC-A-610 (Class 3 preferred) - Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies.
  • Current certification to IPC/WHMA-A-620 - Cable and Wire Harness Assemblies (Class 3 preferred).
  • Current certification to J-STD-001 (Class 3 preferred) - Requirements for Soldered Electrical and Electronic Assemblies.
  • Strong working knowledge of workmanship, contamination control, and hardware handling requirements for spaceflight electronics.

Desired Skills

  • Passion for spaceflight and enabling technology.
  • Forward-thinking mindset with ability to anticipate technical issues and propose practical solutions.
  • Ability to work in fast-paced, iterative development environment while managing multiple priorities and maintaining high workmanship standards.
  • Ability to read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and engineering documentation.
  • Experience with configuration control, build documentation, and traceability practices for flight hardware.
  • Experience working in cleanroom and controlled lab environments.
  • ANSI/ESD S20.20 training with demonstrated understanding of ESD-safe handling practices.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Employment Details

Location: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Star Catcher offers a highly competitive benefits package. All offers of employment are contingent upon results of a thorough background check and proof of eligibility to work in the US. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.