Satellite Harness Technician / Spacecraft Electrical Harness Assembler

Comat; Espoo; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Comat is seeking an experienced electrical harness technician to manufacture, assemble and inspect spacecraft harnesses for satellite platforms. You will interpret complex schematics, work autonomously from engineering documentation, and ensure high quality and traceability in a cleanroom environment.

Required five years of experience in satellite harness fabrication and integration, with solid knowledge of ECSS/ESA standards and soldering/crimping techniques.

Qualifications

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Manufacture, assemble, and inspect spacecraft electrical harnesses incl. wire preparation, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, shielding and harness dressing.
• Perform electrical testing, continuity checks, and quality inspections per space/aerospace standards.
• Integrate platform and payload harnesses within the spacecraft, routing and connecting to equipment.
• Ensure compliance with workmanship, quality, traceability, grounding, bonding and safety requirements.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in satellite or spacecraft electrical harness manufacturing and integration.
• Mandatory: proven cleanroom experience.
• Strong knowledge of ESA, ECSS, IPC/WHMA-A-620 or equivalent standards.
• Experience with crimping, soldering, shield termination, connector assembly and harness integration.
• Read and interpret complex electrical schematics and harness drawings.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and manufacturing documentation.
• Manufacture, assemble, and inspect spacecraft electrical harnesses including wire preparation, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, shielding, and harness dressing.
• Perform electrical testing, continuity checks, and quality inspections in accordance with space and aerospace standards.
• Integrate platform and payload harnesses within the spacecraft, including routing, securing, and connecting harnesses to onboard equipment and subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable workmanship, quality, traceability, grounding, bonding, and safety requirements throughout all manufacturing and integration activities.

Skills

Schematics reading

Harness assembly

Electrical testing

ECSS / ESA standards

English communication

Cleanroom experience

Soldering / Crimping

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering equipment

Harness assembly fixtures

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mission

Manufacture, assemble, inspect, and integrate electrical harnesses for spacecraft platforms and payloads in compliance with aerospace and space industry standards. The technician shall be capable of working autonomously from engineering documentation and ensuring the highest levels of quality, reliability, and workmanship required for satellite applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and manufacturingdocumentation.
• Manufacture, assemble, and inspect spacecraft electrical harnesses, including wirepreparation, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, shielding, and harness dressing.
• Perform electrical testing, continuity checks, and quality inspections in accordance withspace and aerospace standards.
• Integrate platform and payload harnesses within the spacecraft, including routing, securing,and connecting harnesses to onboard equipment and subsystems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable workmanship, quality, traceability, grounding, bonding,and safety requirements throughout all manufacturing and integration activities.

Profil Recherché

Minimum 5 years of experience in satellite or spacecraft electrical harness manufacturingand integration.

• Mandatory: Proven experience working in cleanroom environments
• Strong knowledge of ESA, ECSS, IPC/WHMA-A-620, or equivalent aerospace workmanshipstandards.
• Experience with crimping, soldering, shield termination, connector assembly, and harnessintegration.
• Ability to read and interpret complex electrical schematics and harness drawings.
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality and traceability requirements.
• Proficient in the use of computer tools and digital manufacturing documentation (workinstructions, technical drawings, ERP/MES systems, and Microsoft Office applications).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is mandatory, both written and spoken.Formation souhaitée
• ESA-certified or aerospace-certified crimping and harness assembly training.
• Familiarity with ECSS standards and space project quality requirements.

Expérience minimum 5 ans