Aerospace Avionics Harness Technician

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) (pre-tax & Roth)

Life insurance, disability coverage

HSA Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / sick leave

Relocation support: Temporary housing

Relocation stipend after 1st month

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support assembly and integration of avionics systems in our satellite production line. The role focuses on harness dressing, routing, securing wire harnesses, and installing avionics components per aerospace documentation.

You will work with engineering, quality, and integration teams to ensure high-quality assembly while adhering to IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA standards, and cleanroom protocols.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in avionics harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics and installation instructions.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA workmanship standards is desirable.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment with PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform harness dressing, routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables within spacecraft modules.
• Install avionics equipment following ICDs and installation drawings.
• Interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams to support assembly.
• Ensure IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards compliance and document NCRs.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve issues.
• Maintain cleanroom and ESD controls during assembly operations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification in avionics

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Harness forming boards

CIRRIS harness testing system

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support assembly and integration of avionics systems in our satellite production line. The role focuses on harness dressing, routing, securing wire harnesses, and installing avionics components per aerospace documentation.

You will work with engineering, quality, and integration teams to ensure high-quality assembly while adhering to IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA standards, and cleanroom protocols.