Aerospace Wire Harness Technician I — Hands-On Assembly

Amro-A-Division-of-Karman-Space-; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

HSA with company contribution

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is hiring a Wire Harness Technician at all levels to support fabrication, assembly, testing, and production of electro-mechanical components for aerospace and defense applications. Positions span Levels I through Senior, with placement based on experience and qualifications.

You will read and follow engineering drawings, assemble harnesses, solder, test with standard equipment, and maintain a clean, safe workspace in a fast-paced environment. U.S. person status required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using basic hand and power tools.
• Mechanical aptitude and the ability to perform detailed hands‑on assembly work.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and related production documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, hands‑on technical and production environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricates wire harnesses using wire splicing, crimping, connector installation, and soldering across a variety of connectors and cable types.
• Performs potting and encapsulation of connectors and electronics.
• Reads, understands, and follows engineering assembly drawings, bills of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and supporting documentation.
• Performs electrical and electro-mechanical assembly activities in support of production requirements.
• Assembles and tests mechanical and electro-mechanical systems using standard electronic test equipment.
• Troubleshoots assembly issues based on experience and technical capability.
• Supports circuit board component installation and other electro-mechanical fabrication activities.
• Observes and follows established safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Works effectively with engineers, technicians, and production personnel in a fast-paced, hands‑on environment.
• Supports a clean, organized, and efficient work area.

Skills

Hand & power tools

Mechanical aptitude

Reading engineering drawings

Production documentation

Fast-paced environment

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Soldering - J-STD-001

Electronic test equipment

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is hiring a Wire Harness Technician at all levels to support fabrication, assembly, testing, and production of electro-mechanical components for aerospace and defense applications. Positions span Levels I through Senior, with placement based on experience and qualifications.

You will read and follow engineering drawings, assemble harnesses, solder, test with standard equipment, and maintain a clean, safe workspace in a fast-paced environment. U.S. person status required.