Afternoons Avionics Harness Technician (3–11:30pm)

Firefly Aerospace; Cedar Park (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Parental leave

Educational reimbursement

Short-term disability

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an Avionics Production Technician (Afternoons) to join the Cedar Park electronics manufacturing facility. You will assemble avionics harnesses and perform PCBA soldering while supporting integration and test of space launch hardware.

The role emphasizes quality, reliability, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment. The position works afternoons, 3-11:30pm, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to flight hardware within a leading space

Qualifications

• 1-4 years related work experience in wire harness assembly or box and battery assembly
• Demonstrates basic technical skills in electro-mechanical assembly
• Experience using microscope while soldering
• Excellent concentration and attention to detail with first-rate work efficiency and accuracy
• Industry experience related to harness assembly including wire preparation, connector termination and assembly, soldering, and layup
• Must have the dexterity and ability to perform hands on harness assembly for extended periods of time
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use e-mail and associated MS office programs
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of industry standards (i.e. – IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC-610, IPC-J-STD-001) and associated assembly techniques (i.e. – crimping, soldering, wire preparation)
• Mentoring to fellow team members. Level III team members will mentor level I and II team members
• Experience in a fast-paced, constant-changing production environment with flight hardware
• Military and/or civilian aircraft production experience
• Certifications in IPC 620, 610 and J-STD

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and assemble high quality, high reliability wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies
• PCBA micro soldering and repair using both surface-mount and through-hole techniques, troubleshooting and diagnosing PCBA issues, and reworking and repairing surface-mounted components
• Ensures that all work performed is properly and completely documented in preparation for QA inspection
• Demonstrates effective harness repair techniques using acceptable practices including splicing, soldering, and pinning of wiring
• Read and interpret planning documents, process controls, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, drawings, manuals, blueprints, and engineering sketches
• Provide feedback to engineering on quality, discrepancy identification and manufacturing and design improvements
• Comply with the company FOD program, tool control program, 5-S program, and all safety regulations
• Self-monitor work progress against area benchmarks and achieve on time delivery of all work

Skills

Wire harness assembly

Electro-mechanical assembly

Microscope soldering

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reading schematics

IPC standards knowledge

Education

IPC-620 Certification

IPC-610 Certification

J-STD-001 Certification

Tools

Soldering equipment

Harness assembly tools

Job description

Firefly Aerospace is seeking an Avionics Production Technician (Afternoons) to join the Cedar Park electronics manufacturing facility. You will assemble avionics harnesses and perform PCBA soldering while supporting integration and test of space launch hardware.

The role emphasizes quality, reliability, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment. The position works afternoons, 3-11:30pm, with comprehensive benefits and opportunities to contribute to flight hardware within a leading space