Avionic Harness Specialist - 3rd Shift (Aerospace)

AST SpaceMobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Avionic Technician to support assembly and integration of avionics systems on our satellite production line in Midland, TX. You will specialize in harness dressing, routing, and securing wire harnesses according to aerospace specs and engineering docs.

The role requires 2+ years in avionics harnessing, reading schematics, and hands-on PPE in a cleanroom. Shift flexibility and the ability to work with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA standards are valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; avionics or aerospace assembly certification preferred.
• 2+ years experience in avionics harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Proficient with harness dressing standards and practices in aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment with PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
• Install avionics equipment (boxes, heaters, RTDs, connectors) following interface control documents (ICDs) and installation drawings.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and company quality standards.
• Use tools such as torque drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns, and harness forming boards.
• Perform point-to-point continuity checks and support in-process quality inspections.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls during assembly operations.
• Document work performed and report any non-conformances (NCRs) to engineering and quality teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Avionics harnessing

Reading electrical schematics

Attention to detail

Cleanroom PPE

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Avionics or aerospace assembly certification

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Harness forming boards

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Avionic Technician to support assembly and integration of avionics systems on our satellite production line in Midland, TX. You will specialize in harness dressing, routing, and securing wire harnesses according to aerospace specs and engineering docs.

The role requires 2+ years in avionics harnessing, reading schematics, and hands-on PPE in a cleanroom. Shift flexibility and the ability to work with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA standards are valued.