Avionic Technician: Spacecraft Harness & Assembly

AST & Science, LLC; Midland (TX); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems on our satellite production line. The work centers on harness dressing, routing, securing of wire harnesses, and installation of avionics components in accordance with aerospace standards and documentation.

Responsibilities include harness routing, installation of avionics hardware, reading schematics, and compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; avionics/aerospace certification preferred.
• 2+ years experience in avionics harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and installation instructions.
• Familiarity with harness testing systems like CIRRIS a plus; IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship cert desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
• Install avionics equipment following ICDs and installation drawings.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and company standards.
• Use torque drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns, and boards.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and report non-conformances to engineering/quality.

Skills

Harness dressing

Wiring routing

Schematic interpretation

QA documentation

ESD controls

Education

High school diploma

Avionics/aerospace certification (preferred)

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Harness forming boards

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems on our satellite production line. The work centers on harness dressing, routing, securing of wire harnesses, and installation of avionics components in accordance with aerospace standards and documentation.

Responsibilities include harness routing, installation of avionics hardware, reading schematics, and compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards.