Avionics Technician — Satellite Harness & Integration

AST SpaceMobile; Michigan; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems within our satellite production line. The role focuses on harness dressing, routing, securing of wire harnesses, and installation of avionics components per aerospace standards and engineering documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of avionics harnessing experience, reads electrical schematics, and works well in a cleanroom environment with PPE as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; avionics or aerospace certification preferred.
• 2+ years experience in avionics harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
• 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 following interface control documents (ICDs) and installation drawings.
• Interpret 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 non-conformances to engineering and quality teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Harness dressing

Electrical wiring

Schematic reading

Quality control

Cleanroom procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in avionics or aerospace assembly

Tools

CIRRIS harness testing

Torque drivers

Crimpers

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems within our satellite production line. The role focuses on harness dressing, routing, securing of wire harnesses, and installation of avionics components per aerospace standards and engineering documentation.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of avionics harnessing experience, reads electrical schematics, and works well in a cleanroom environment with PPE as required.