Cable and Harness Technician 2

PDS Defense, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

401(k)

Paid holidays

Short-term disability insurance

Skills training

Employee referral bonus

Medical coverage plan

DailyPay

Job summary

PDS Defense, Inc. seeks a Cable and Harness Technician 2 in Melbourne, FL to support lab fabrication and assembly in a team-based environment. You will verify material identification, traceability, and the quality of hardware, following engineering and planning requirements.

The role requires a high school diploma (or equivalent), possibly additional technical education, and the ability to obtain an active DoD Secret clearance. Military-connected candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years of additional education and/or related experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering work instructions and schematics
• Must have active DoD Secret clearance, and ability to obtain SAP within a reasonable period

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of the detailed aspects of cable designs. Verify material identification and ensure traceability during the fabrication and testing process.
• Validate quality of hardware and perform duties at a moderate complexity. Ensure all materials are properly labeled and stored following engineering and planning requirements.
• Ensures completeness, accuracy, and adherence to procedures and shop practice. Communicate any inconsistencies, deviations, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
• The selected candidate will support lab fabrication, and other processes in a team-based environment

Skills

Engineering schematics reading

Active DoD Secret clearance

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Technical degree / some college

Tools

Mechanical assembly

Electronics testing

Electronics evaluation

Job description

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Cable and Harness Technician 2

Melbourne, FL Posted: 4/13/2026

Job ID#

216611

Job Category

Light Industrial/Manufacturing

Position Type

Associate - W2

Shift

1

PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Cable and Harness Technician 2, in Melbourne, FL.

Job Description

Knowledge and understanding of the detailed aspects of cable designs. Verify material identification and ensure traceability during the fabrication and testing process.

Validate quality of hardware and perform duties at a moderate complexity. Ensure all materials are properly labeled and stored following engineering and planning requirements.

Ensures completeness, accuracy, and adherence to procedures and shop practice. Communicate any inconsistencies, deviations, or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.

The selected candidate will support lab fabrication, and other processes in a team-based environment

Basic Qualifications for Cable and Harness Technician 2:

High School Diploma or equivalent; 2 years of additional education and/or related experience The role involves moderate physical effort, repetitive tasks, and occasional lifting of items weighing up to 50lb

Ability read and interpret engineering work instructions and schematics

Must have active DOD Secret level clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Access Program within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications for Cable and Harness Technician 2:

High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience Technical Degree or some college.

Proficiency with hands‑on mechanical assembly, electronics testing, and electronics evaluation.

Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short‑term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter.

Job Requirements

Minimum Security Clearance:

No Clearance

Military connected talent encouraged to apply.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance