Avionics Harness Specialist for Spacecraft Wiring

AST SpaceMobile; Van Horn (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability coverage

HSA benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / sick leave

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Avionic Technician to join our satellite production line. You will dress harnesses, install avionics components, and work from ICDs and installation drawings to support aerospace assembly.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in avionics harnessing, familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA standards, and a strong focus on quality, documentation, and teamwork in a cleanroom environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; avionics certification preferred
• 2+ years experience in avionics harnessing in aerospace or satellite manufacturing
• Ability to read wiring schematics and installation drawings
• Familiar with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification desirable

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 schematics

Quality awareness

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Avionics/aerospace certification

Tools

Harness dressing tools

Torque drivers

Crimpers

ESD controls

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Avionic Technician to join our satellite production line. You will dress harnesses, install avionics components, and work from ICDs and installation drawings to support aerospace assembly.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in avionics harnessing, familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA standards, and a strong focus on quality, documentation, and teamwork in a cleanroom environment.