Technician (Detector and Electronics)

Build, test, and characterize the detector and electronics subsystems that give Azora's receivers their edge. 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. Responsibilities Assemble, 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 Qualifications 3+ 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. Preferred Experience 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. Location This is an onsite/hybrid role based in Tempe, AZ – hardware work that’s hard to do remotely. Some travel expected for field deployment and vendor/manufacturing visits. Benefits: Generous equity Competitive healthcare (including options for vision and dental) 401(k) Unlimited PTO EEO & Reasonable Accommodations Azora 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.space Export Control To 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. Salary ranges are based on the following criteria: Final salary is based on geographic location, experience, skills, and qualifications. About this Company Azora is building high-bandwidth communications infrastructure for environments where fiber can’t reach. This work spans LEO spacecraft constellations, lunar exploration missions, GEO satcom, deployable optical ground for defense, and data centers both on- and off-world. To enable rapid global proliferation Azora is developing compact and modular optical terminals small enough to deploy from a backpack, and space terminals that support high speed optical links from LEO out to the Moon.