Precision Cable Fabricator – Defense Electronics (Secret)

NANA Regional Corporation; North Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Cable Fabricator to build, test, and inspect power cables, RF/coaxial cable assemblies, and wire harnesses in support of the ACV FoV program. You will read engineering drawings, cut and terminate cables, and perform in-process tests with a focus on quality, traceability, and compliance with ITAR/EAR in a DoD environment.

The role requires precise hand-skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with manufacturing engineering and QA to

Qualifications

• Interim Secret clearance required before start; active DoD Secret preferred
• High school diploma or GED (Technical Diploma preferred)
• 3 years of experience fabricating cable, wire harness, or electro-mechanical assemblies in an aerospace/defense or similar regulated manufacturing environment
• Proficient in IPC/WHMA-A-620 wire harness standards (certification preferred)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, wire lists and BOMs
• Proficiency with hand and pneumatic crimp tools, wire strippers, soldering irons, and basic electrical test equipment
• Basic soldering skills
• Ability to perform close, detailed work for extended periods, with magnification
• Strong attention to detail and life-safety/mission-critical mindset

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wire lists, cable schedules, and interconnect diagrams to fabricate cable and harness assemblies
• Cut, strip, and prepare wire and cable (power, RF/coax, signal, and data bus) to specified lengths and tolerances
• Perform crimp, solder, and mechanical termination of connectors, lugs, splices, and back shells
• Fabricate RF/coaxial cable assemblies, including shield/braid termination, connector installation, and cable routing for controlled-impedance applications
• Install shielding, sleeving, lacing, wrapping, and strain relief in accordance with workmanship standards
• Perform in-process and final electrical tests (continuity, hi-pot/dielectric withstand, insulation resistance, and RF checks such as VSWR as applicable) and document results
• Identify and tag/label assemblies for full material and process traceability (wire lot, connector lot, serial/lot number)
• Support first article inspection (FAI) builds and provides sample assemblies and data for engineering/quality review
• Identify nonconformances, generate discrepancy documentation, and support root cause/corrective action activities
• Maintain a clean, organized, and ESD-safe workstation consistent with 5S and lean manufacturing practices
• Properly use, maintain, and calibrate hand tools, crimp tools, and test equipment; report tooling/equipment issues promptly
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Assurance to resolve build issues and support continuous improvement
• Complete required production paperwork, travelers, and electronic work instructions accurately and on schedule
• Comply with all safety, ESD, FOD prevention, and export control (ITAR/EAR) procedures applicable to a DoD manufacturing environment

Skills

Read engineering drawings

Detail-oriented

Quality-focused

Manual dexterity

Team collaboration with Eng/QA

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical Diploma preferred

Tools

Crimp tools

Soldering irons

Wire strippers

Hi-pot tester

Multimeter

RF/coax cable assembly tooling

Job description

Akima Mission Optimization (AMO) is seeking a Cable Fabricator to build, test, and inspect power cables, RF/coaxial cable assemblies, and wire harnesses in support of the ACV FoV program. You will read engineering drawings, cut and terminate cables, and perform in-process tests with a focus on quality, traceability, and compliance with ITAR/EAR in a DoD environment.

The role requires precise hand-skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with manufacturing engineering and QA to