Advanced Cable Harness Fabricator (Aerospace/Defense)

Akima; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Program Manager, Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) to oversee ACV FoV production and sustainment. The role focuses on fabricating power, RF, and signal cable assemblies integrated into diverse vehicle variants.

The position requires a Secret clearance, 3 years of related fabrication experience, and proficiency with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards. Expect on-site work in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on quality and traceability.

Qualifications

• Interim Secret clearance required prior to starting; active DoD Secret preferred.
• 3 years of experience fabricating cable, wire harness, or electro‑mechanical assemblies in an aerospace/defense or similar regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with IPC/WHMA-A-620 wire harness standards (certification preferred).
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wire lists, and bills of materials.
• Proficiency with hand and pneumatic crimp tools, wire strippers, soldering irons, and basic electrical test equipment (multimeter, hi-pot tester).
• Basic soldering skills.
• Ability to perform close, detailed work for extended periods, including use of magnification equipment.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset appropriate for life-safety and mission-critical vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, cable schedules, and interconnect diagrams to fabricate cable and harness assemblies.
• Cut, strip, and prepare wire and cable (power, RF/coax, signal, and data bus) to specified lengths and tolerances.
• Perform crimp, solder, and mechanical termination of connectors, lugs, splices, and back shells.
• Fabricate RF/coaxial cable assemblies, including shield/braid termination, connector installation, and cable routing for controlled-impedance applications.
• Install shielding, sleeving, lacing, wrapping, and strain relief in accordance with workmanship standards.
• Perform in-process and final electrical tests (continuity, hi-pot/dielectric withstand, insulation resistance, and RF checks such as VSWR as applicable) and document results.
• Identify and tag/label assemblies for full material and process traceability.
• Support first article inspection (FAI) builds and provide sample assemblies and data for engineering/quality review.
• Identify nonconformances, generate discrepancy documentation, and support root cause/corrective action activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-safe workstation consistent with 5S and lean manufacturing practices.
• Properly use, maintain, and calibrate hand tools, crimp tools, and test equipment; report tooling/equipment issues promptly.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to resolve build issues and support continuous improvement.
• Complete required production paperwork, travelers, and electronic work instructions accurately and on schedule.
• Comply with all safety, ESD, FOD prevention, and export control procedures applicable to a DoD manufacturing environment.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Electrical cable fabrication

Quality-first mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED (Technical Diploma preferred)

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620

Crimp tools (hand/pneumatic)

Soldering irons

Electrical test equipment (multimeter, hi-pot tester)

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Program Manager, Advanced Amphibious Assault (PM AAA) to oversee ACV FoV production and sustainment. The role focuses on fabricating power, RF, and signal cable assemblies integrated into diverse vehicle variants.

The position requires a Secret clearance, 3 years of related fabrication experience, and proficiency with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 standards. Expect on-site work in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on quality and traceability.