Electrical Technician/ Aerospace Wire Harness Builder

Space KineticEl Segundo, CA
Onsite

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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