Electrical Build Technician

Impulsespace; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision & dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Impulse Space is seeking an Electrical Build Technician in Redondo Beach to fabricate, assemble, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems used in spacecraft testing and ground-support equipment. You will work closely with engineers and other technicians to build reliable test assets and improve assembly processes.

The role requires 3+ years of experience with industrial or aerospace equipment, proficiency with schematics, and hands-on electrical knowledge.

Qualifications

• Proficient reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• 3+ years building, wiring, maintaining, or troubleshooting industrial or aerospace test equipment.
• Experience with AC and DC power systems and instrumentation.
• Ability to assemble from BOMs and from detailed work instructions.
• Proficiency with electrical test equipment such as DMMs and power supplies.
• Strong mechanical fabrication and assembly skills.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, wire, and maintain electrical test equipment, control panels, ground-support systems.
• Build electrical assemblies from schematics, BOMs, and work instructions.
• Install and terminate power, control, instrumentation, and data-acquisition wiring.
• Assemble enclosures, DIN-rail components, power supplies, relays, and control hardware.
• Perform continuity and insulation checks, functional testing, and equipment checkout.
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, networking, and control-system issues.
• Support calibration and maintenance for automated test equipment.
• Document as-built conditions and wiring changes.
• Collaborate with engineers and software teams to improve reliability and throughput.
• Provide training on assembly and checkout processes.

Skills

Wiring

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Test equipment

Industrial power

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Multimeter

Bench power supply

Soldering

Crimping

Cable harnessing

Job description

Electrical Build Technician

Department: Assembly, Integration & Test

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Redondo Beach

Compensation: $38.00 - $50.00 / hour

Description

As an Electrical Build Technician at Impulse, you will fabricate, assemble, wire, troubleshoot, and maintain electrical systems used in spacecraft testing and ground-support equipment. You will work closely with engineers, designers, and other technicians to build reliable test assets, improve electrical assembly processes, and support equipment commissioning and deployment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, assemble, wire, and maintain electrical test equipment, control panels, test carts, racks, and ground-support systems
• Build electrical assemblies from schematics, wiring diagrams, bills of materials, and work instructions
• Install and terminate power, control, instrumentation, communication, and data-acquisition wiring
• Assemble electrical enclosures, DIN-rail components, power supplies, circuit protection, relays, terminal blocks, and industrial control hardware
• Perform continuity checks, insulation checks, point-to-point verification, functional testing, and equipment checkout
• Troubleshoot electrical, instrumentation, networking, and control-system issues
• Support calibration and maintenance activities for automated test equipment
• Document as-built conditions, wiring changes, test results, and equipment configuration
• Work with engineers, designers, software teams, and other technicians to improve equipment reliability, manufacturability, and build throughput
• Provide training and guidance to other technicians on electrical assembly and checkout processes

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of professional experience building, wiring, maintaining, or troubleshooting industrial, aerospace, manufacturing, or test equipment
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and bills of materials
• Experience with wire preparation, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, labeling, cable routing, and harness fabrication
• Experience safely working with AC and DC power systems, instrumentation, sensors, and data-acquisition equipment
• Proficiency using electrical test equipment such as digital multimeters, bench power supplies, and continuity testers
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems methodically and implement practical, reliable repairs
• Proficiency with basic mechanical fabrication and assembly tools

Preferred Skills and Experience

• 5+ years of experience building industrial control panels, aerospace ground-support equipment, automated test systems, or similar electrical equipment
• Experience assembling equipment to electrical schematics and engineering standards
• Experience with PLCs, industrial I/O, relays, motor controls, power distribution, and safety circuits
• Experience with National Instruments, Beckhoff, IFM, or similar industrial and test hardware
• Experience with Ethernet networks, industrial communication protocols, and instrument integration
• Experience building and modifying electrical enclosures, equipment racks, and mobile test carts
• Familiarity with EPLAN, Teamcenter, or other electrical design and product-lifecycle-management tools
• Knowledge of electrical workmanship standards, wire identification practices, and configuration control
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work within established procedures

Additional Information

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Impulse Space’s spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR). This position requires applicants to be either U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent U.S. resident (green card holder), an individual granted asylum in the U.S., or an individual admitted in U.S. refugee status) or persons eligible to obtain an export license from the U.S. Departments of State, Commerce, or other applicable U.S. government agencies. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Impulse Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Impulse Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.