Electrical Technician

Outpostspace; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision and dental coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Equity participation

Daily lunch stipend

Job summary

Outpostspace in Playa Vista, CA is seeking an Electrical Technician to build, install, and inspect wiring harnesses and electrical systems for our orbital return vehicles. This hands-on role operates on the factory floor from schematics and work instructions, collaborating with avionics engineers and the integration and test team.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of wiring harness experience, reads schematics, and can crimp, solder, and fabricate cables while maintaining safety and quality on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree or technical certification preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on experience in electrical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, or systems integration.
• Proficient reading of electrical schematics and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards.
• Experience with crimping, soldering, and cable/harness fabrication.
• Familiarity with multimeters and oscilloscopes as basic test equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work on your feet in a factory/lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, and inspect wiring harnesses and electrical systems for the return vehicle.
• Support avionics integration, including connector mating, continuity checks, and cable routing.
• Follow detailed work instructions and schematics to build flight hardware.
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting during integration and test.
• Support test campaigns, including instrumentation setup.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas.
• Document work performed and flag discrepancies to engineering.

Skills

5+ years hands-on electrical assembly

Reading electrical schematics

Crimping, soldering, harness fabric

Test equipment familiarity

Attention to detail and safety

Factory/lab environment work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or technical certification in electronics/electrical fields

Tools

IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification

J-STD certification

Job description

Electrical Technician

Location: Playa Vista, California (in‑person, five days per week)

Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space. We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy. Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead. We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.

The Team

We're looking for an Electrical Technician to build the wiring harnesses and electrical systems that connect Outpost's return vehicles. This is a hands‑on role on the machine shop floor, working from schematics and work instructions to fabricate, install, and inspect flight hardware. You'll work closely with avionics engineers and the integration and test team, supporting everything from harness fabrication to instrumentation during test campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, install, and inspect wiring harnesses and electrical systems for the return vehicle
• Support avionics integration, including connector mating, continuity checks, and cable routing
• Follow detailed work instructions and schematics to build flight hardware
• Assist with electrical troubleshooting during integration and test
• Support test campaigns, including instrumentation setup
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
• Document work performed and flag discrepancies to engineering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree or technical certification in electronics or electrical fields preferred
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in electrical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, or systems integration
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
• Experience with crimping, soldering, and cable/harness fabrication
• Familiarity with basic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
• Ability to work on your feet in a factory/lab environment

Preferred Experience

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD certification
• Experience with aerospace or automotive wiring harnesses
• Experience with clean rooms or ESD-sensitive procedures
• Experience with aerospace/DOD standards and material selection

Compensation

• Competitive compensation: $30-$45 hourly salary (non‑exempt, overtime eligible), based on experience
• Additional Compensation: Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact.
• Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
• Comprehensive healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered. We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
• Protection when it matters: Company‑provided short‑ and long‑term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
• PTO: Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
• Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long‑term wealth.
• Fueled for the mission: Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.
• Mission that matters: Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep‑tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.
• Pet Friendly Office: Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
• Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!

You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.