Harness Technician Senior First Shift – Millennium Space Systems

Millennium Space Systems; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Retirement savings plans

Life and disability insurance

Paid and unpaid time off

Job summary

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing company, is seeking a Harness Technician Sr in El Segundo, CA to build and terminate wiring harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems. The role requires 4+ years in aerospace or high‑reliability environments and the ability to read complex wiring diagrams and schematics.

This on-site position emphasizes hands-on fabrication, troubleshooting, and collaboration with a team leader to ensure high quality assembly and on‑time program delivery.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a technician in aerospace or equivalent high‑reliability field.
• Ability to read schematics, harness wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Build and terminate wiring harnesses to a high quality for Racks, Boxes.
• Explain assembly procedures or techniques to co‑workers.
• Work and take direction from team leader for project completion.
• Confer with supervisors regarding any anticipated production problems.
• Cross‑train/mentor new hires.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Hand tools

Wiring diagrams

Reading schematics

Troubleshooting electronics

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Crimpers

Wire harness tools

Job description

Company:

Millennium Space Systems, a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS), is a fast, agile small satellite company focused on national security space. Our missions have direct impact to global security, like missile warning and Earth observation. Our team is curious, bold and innovative. We take risks, innovate and explore new techniques and technologies. We influence change because we challenge the status quo. And when we watch our satellites launch, we know each one of us made it happen.

As a Harness Technician Sr, you will work hands‑on with space hardware, translating designs into reality, and your skill and attention to detail will translate directly to on‑orbit mission success. Build and terminate wiring harnesses to a high quality and repetitious manner for Spacecraft installation. This role requires the ability to work the first shift.

This position's internal job code is Avionics and Harness Technician Sr. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.

Position Responsibilities

• Fabricate harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems
• Build and terminate wiring harnesses to a high quality For Racks, Boxes
• Explain assembly procedures or techniques to co‑workers
• Work and take direction from team leader for project completion
• Confer with supervisors regarding any anticipated production problems
• Cross‑train/mentor new hires.
• Other duties as assigned.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Security Clearance And Export Control Requirements

• 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 4 years' experience as a technician in aerospace or equivalent high‑reliability field
• Experience using hand tools, repairing and troubleshooting electronic components
• Ability to read schematics, harness wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills.
• Experienced with all MS Office software.
• Demonstrated ability to perform in‑process verify of work. (2PV)
• 4+ Years of knowledge of various wire harness tools to include manual and pneumatic crimpers is preferred
• IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 highly desired

Conflict Of Interest

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Additional Information

• This is a union-represented position
• This is an hourly position governed by the Cabinet Makers, Millmen and Industrial Carpenters Union (CMM&IC Local 721)
• The selected candidate must be able to work any shift, as assigned.
• New hires and employees transferring from non-union roles may be required to attend or complete training within their 90‑day probationary period. Continued employment is contingent on successfully completing the probationary period.

Shift

• This role is primarily first shift; however, there may be additional shift requirements to support program objectives

Total Rewards

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $29.42 – $47.09

Millennium is DDTC-registered, ITAR-compliant Company. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. Applicants MUST be U.S. citizens and eligible for a security clearance. Additionally, applicants must be willing to apply for and maintain a security clearance. We encourage all interested candidates to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified.

Language Requirements

Not Applicable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

EEO is the law

Boeing Participates in E – Verify

• E-Verify (English)
• E-Verify (Spanish)

Right to Work Statement

• Right to Work (English)
• Right to Work (Spanish)

Category = Manufacturing