Electrical Technician/ Aerospace Wire Harness Builder
About The Position
Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities, aiming to deliver asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense using a proprietary electromechanical deployment system. The company is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. This role seeks an Electrical Technician / Aerospace Wire Harness Builder to support electrical assembly, wire harness fabrication, and integration of prototype aerospace hardware in a fast-paced development environment. The individual will work closely with engineering and production teams to build high-quality harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical systems for development, testing, and flight-related hardware.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering degree from an accredited college or university
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder)
Nice To Haves
- Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly
- Strong analytical skills
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Detail-oriented
- Calm under pressure
- Commitment to follow-through
- Enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others
- Receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas
- Effective in written communication
- Crimping, connector assembly, and basic soldering
- Continuity testing and electrical inspection
- Familiarity with prototype aerospace hardware
- Experience working in development or low-volume production environments
- Ability to support fast design changes in a startup setting
- Curiosity for testing in-space operation
- Passion for the commercial and government space industry is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Support electrical assembly, wire harness fabrication, and integration of prototype aerospace hardware in a fast-paced development environment
- Work closely with engineering and production teams to build high-quality harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical systems used in development, testing, and flight-related hardware
- Build wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical subassemblies to aerospace-quality standards
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, pinouts, and assembly drawings
- Cut, strip, crimp, label, route, terminate, and secure wires and connectors
- Assemble and route harnesses for prototype hardware, test articles, and integration setups
- Perform continuity checks, inspections, and basic troubleshooting of harnesses and electrical assemblies
- Support electrical integration during hardware assembly and test activities
- Maintain proper labeling, documentation, and revision control of electrical builds
- Follow cleanliness, organization, and quality standards during assembly
- Work closely with engineering to implement updates and design changes
- Support electrical checkout, bench testing, and troubleshooting during integration and test activities
- Assist with prototype and flight hardware preparation for test campaigns
- Support verification of harness integrity before installation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
