Defense-Grade Cable Harness Technician

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Wire Cable Harness Assembler to manufacture and inspect high-reliability cable harnesses and wiring assemblies for military, defence, aerospace, and other mission-critical applications.

The successful candidate will work from detailed engineering drawings, build instructions, and customer specifications, maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cable harness assembly, wiring looms, or electro-mechanical assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wiring schedules, and build instructions.
• Hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, cable preparation, and connector assembly techniques.
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on quality and workmanship.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, terminate, and inspect cable harnesses, wiring looms, and electro-mechanical assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Perform wire preparation tasks including crimping, soldering, connector assembly, lacing, bundling, and harness dressing to military and customer-defined standards.
• Install heat shrink tubing, backshells, strain reliefs, shielding, and identification markers in line with build documentation.
• Conduct in-process self-inspection and quality verification throughout assembly.
• Carry out electrical testing including continuity, insulation resistance, and functional testing using approved equipment.
• Maintain full traceability and accurately complete all manufacturing and quality records.
• Identify non-conformances and support corrective action activities as required.
• Adhere to safe working practices and comply with all health, safety, and quality standards.

Skills

Cable harness assembly

Reading drawings

Crimping

Soldering

Electrical testing

Quality inspection

Education

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

Tools

Crimping tools

Soldering stations

Digital multimeters

Harness fixtures

Job description

Lockheed Martin Corporation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Wire Cable Harness Assembler to manufacture and inspect high-reliability cable harnesses and wiring assemblies for military, defence, aerospace, and other mission-critical applications.

The successful candidate will work from detailed engineering drawings, build instructions, and customer specifications, maintaining the highest standards of workmanship and quality.