Electrical Assembly Technician

SkyBridge Aviation LLC; Alabama; On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Skybridge Aviation is seeking an Electrical Assembly Technician to join the production team and build electrical assemblies on schedule while documenting work and meeting quality standards. The role requires attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to support teammates on the shop floor.

It is ideal for someone interested in avionics and aircraft electrical systems. Responsibilities include reading drawings and BOMs, selecting parts, assembling cables, testing for continuity,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 2+ years building cables, wire harnesses, or avionics electrical assemblies in a production shop.
• Experience with crimp and solder harness work.
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and BOMs.
• Familiarity with IPC/J-STD/SAE/ MIL specs in defense/aerospace harness work.
• Proficient in using basic electronic test equipment (multimeters, insulation testers).
• Strong attention to detail and consistent workmanship.
• Ability to work with teammates and maintain accurate documentation.

Responsibilities

• Build cables, wire harnesses, and related electrical assemblies from orders, drawings, changes, customer specs, and process instructions.
• Read drawings, specifications, part numbers, markings, and workmanship requirements.
• Identify correct wires, connectors, and hardware from the BOM by part number, quantity, and revision.
• Cut, strip, route, crimp, solder, terminate, and label wiring.
• Install heat shrink, boots, backshells, and other protective hardware.
• Use shop tools such as strippers, crimpers, soldering irons, hand tools, and torque tools.
• Test completed assemblies for continuity, shorts, and grounds.
• Integrate finished harnesses into assemblies, enclosures, or racks as required.
• Complete travelers and shop records.
• Follow AS9100, ESD, FOD, tool-control, and shop safety practices.
• Flag drawing, parts, or workmanship issues to leads and management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation accuracy

English communication

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Multimeters

Insulation testers

Soldering iron

Crimping tools

Oscilloscope

Job description

Skybridge Aviation is hiring an Electrical Assembly Technician. This person will be part of the production team and will build electrical assemblies on schedule, document the work, and meet quality standards on every job. The role requires close attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and the ability to support teammates on the shop floor. It is a good fit for someone interested in avionics and aircraft electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Build cables, wire harnesses, and related electrical assemblies from manufacturing orders, drawings, engineering changes, customer specifications, and process instructions
• Read drawings, specifications, part numbers, markings, and workmanship requirements
• Pull the correct wires, connectors, and hardware from the bill of material by part number, quantity, and revision
• Cut, strip, route, crimp, solder, terminate, and label wiring
• Install heat shrink, boots, backshells, and other protective hardware
• Use shop tools such as strippers, crimpers, soldering irons, hand tools, and torque tools
• Test completed assemblies for continuity, shorts, and grounds
• Integrate finished harnesses into assemblies, enclosures, or equipment racks as required
• Complete travelers and shop records
• Follow AS9100, ESD, FOD, tool-control, and shop safety practices
• Flag drawing, parts, or workmanship issues to leads and management

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years building cables, wire harnesses, or aircraft/avionics electrical assemblies in a production shop
• Experience with both crimp and solder harness work
• Ability to read drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, work instructions, and bills of material
• Working knowledge of IPC standards, including J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC-A-620
• Familiarity with IPC, J-STD, SAE AS, and MIL specifications used in defense/aerospace harness work
• Ability to use basic electronic test equipment, including multimeters and insulation testers.
• Strong attention to detail and consistent workmanship
• Ability to work with shop teammates and keep documentation accurate
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must currently possess an active DOD Secret clearance or higher.

Preferred qualifications

• Current or previous IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification
• J-STD-001 and/or IPC-A-610 certification
• Harness or solder experience to IPC Class 3
• Experience in an AS9100 aerospace or defense shop
• Familiarity with analog and digital electronics
• Experience with aircraft or airframe electrical modifications
• A&P or other aviation/avionics certification
• Military or DoD electrical/avionics background
• Familiarity with aircraft wiring practices such as SAE AS50881
• Use of an oscilloscope, signal generator, or similar test equipment