Electrical Technician

Auriga Space; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Auriga Space is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to build and troubleshoot electrical systems for electromagnetic launch hardware. You’ll fabricate harnesses, wire assemblies, and test Stand components, working with engineers to turn designs into working hardware in a fast-paced startup.

5+ years of hands-on electrical experience and a safety-first mindset are expected. You will read schematics, perform harness integration, and troubleshoot using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and hipot

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with wiring harness fabrication and electrical assembly.
• Ability to read schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings.
• Experience crafting and repairing wire harnesses with proper strain relief.
• Knowledge of lockout/tagout, grounding, and voltage verification.
• Proficient troubleshooting with diagnostic equipment and data sheets.

Responsibilities

• Read and translate electrical schematics into finished hardware.
• Build, modify, and repair harnesses and cable assemblies per IPC standards.
• Install harnesses into subassemblies and test stands as directed.
• Troubleshoot faults using meters, scopes, and power supplies.
• Maintain accurate as-built records and redlines.
• Collaborate with engineers to address feasibility and issues.
• Follow PPE and ESD practices; ensure a safe, clean lab environment.
• Support testing and verification, and document results meticulously.

Skills

Wiring harness fabrication

Electrical assembly

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Lockout/tagout safety

Independent problem solving

Documentation accuracy

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree or industry certification (preferred)

High school diploma + 5+ years hands-on experience

IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC J-STD-001 awareness

Tools

Multimeter

Insulation resistance tester

HiPot tester

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Job description

This is the opportunity of a lifetime. Auriga Space is revolutionizing propulsion by developing electromagnetic launch systems that offer significant advantages in launch cost, reliability, frequency, and responsiveness compared to rockets.

Role Summary:

Auriga is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to build, wire, debug, and test the electrical systems behind our electromagnetic launch hardware. This is a hands‑on role centered on harness fabrication, electrical integration, and troubleshooting across both low-voltage control and signal systems and high-voltage power systems. You will work from schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings, but also from verbal direction and early-stage documentation, partnering closely with engineers to turn designs into working hardware and to flag issues before they reach the build. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of hands‑on electrical experience, takes pride in clean, precise, well‑documented work, holds a safety-first mindset around high voltage, and thrives in a fast‑paced start‑up environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drawings & system understanding: Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, interconnect drawings, and engineering drawings, and translate them into finished hardware.
• Build feasibility feedback: Review designs before and during the build and give engineers practical feedback on build feasibility, manufacturability, and potential issues such as connector access, wire gauge, routing constraints, or pinout errors.
• Harness fabrication: Build, modify, and repair electrical harnesses and cable assemblies, including wire preparation, stripping, crimping, soldering, connector and terminal installation, routing, labeling, lacing, and proper strain relief, to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC J-STD-001 standards.
• Electrical integration: Install and integrate harnesses, panels, and electrical subassemblies into higher‑level assemblies, test stands, and complete systems from drawings, work instructions, and travelers.
• High- & low-voltage work: Work safely on low‑voltage control and signal circuits as well as high-voltage and high‑energy systems, applying lockout/tagout, isolation, grounding, and verification of absence of voltage before any work begins.
• Electrical debugging: Troubleshoot electrical faults using multimeters, insulation resistance (megohm) testers, hipot testers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and other diagnostic equipment, working systematically to isolate root causes.
• Independent problem solving: Work independently from verbal direction, redlines, incomplete instructions, or partially developed documentation, making sound decisions and escalating questions when they matter.
• Test & verification: Perform continuity, isolation, and functional checks on harnesses and assemblies; set up test equipment; support functional and acceptance testing; and record results on data sheets or in an electronic collection system.
• Workmanship & documentation: Maintain close attention to connector pinning, wire identification, routing, workmanship, and system configuration, and keep as‑built records, redlines, and travelers accurate and current.
• Engineering communication: Communicate clearly with engineers about issues, findings, and recommended changes, and help drive root-cause and corrective actions.
• Safety: Use proper personal protective equipment (PPE), arc‑flash protection, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) practices, and follow all safety procedures.
• Shop & team support: Maintain and calibrate tools and equipment, keep the shop and lab clean, organized, and safe, and provide guidance to junior technicians while helping improve processes, quality, and throughput.

Basic Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of wiring harness fabrication, electrical assembly, integration, or test, ideally with aerospace, defense, energy, or other high‑reliability hardware.
• Able to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, pinouts, and engineering drawings.
• Strong hands‑on experience building, modifying, and repairing wire harnesses, including crimping, soldering, connector pinning, terminations, labeling, and strain relief.
• Working knowledge of both low‑voltage control/signal systems and high‑voltage electrical systems, including safe work practices such as lockout/tagout, isolation, grounding, and voltage verification.
• Proficiency troubleshooting electrical issues with a multimeter and other common diagnostic equipment.
• Able to work independently from verbal direction or incomplete documentation and systematically work a problem to its root cause.
• Familiarity with proper PPE and ESD handling practices.

Additional Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, organization, reliability, and safety awareness.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and a team‑first attitude.
• Working proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams).
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with high‑voltage, pulsed‑power, capacitor‑bank, or high‑current systems.
• Experience with test equipment such as hipot and insulation resistance testers, oscilloscopes, power supplies, and data acquisition systems.
• Experience with MIL‑spec and aerospace connectors (e.g., MIL‑DTL‑38999, D‑sub, Micro‑D) and associated tooling.
• Experience in a start‑up, rapid prototyping, or aerospace/defense development environment.
• Familiarity with AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Passion for advanced manufacturing and next‑generation space and defense systems.

Education & Certifications:

• Required: Relevant associate degree or industry certification (preferred), or
• High school diploma or GED with 5+ years of proven hands‑on experience in aerospace, defense, or a related high‑reliability industry.
• Preferred education: Associate degree (AAS) in Electronics or Electrical Engineering Technology, Avionics, Mechatronics, Instrumentation & Controls, or a related field; or equivalent military electronics/avionics technician training.
• Workmanship certifications (preferred): IPC/WHMA-A-620, IPC J-STD-001 (Space Addendum a plus), IPC‑A‑610, and/or NASA‑STD‑8739.3/8739.4, or willingness to obtain upon hire.
• Electrical safety & technician certifications (preferred): NFPA 70E qualified electrical worker training, NETA technician certification, state electrician license, or ETA/ISCET electronics technician certification.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. More details on ITAR are available on the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls website.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Auriga provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment at Auriga, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.