Precision Cable & Harness Fabrication Technician II

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory; California; On-site; USD 76,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Cable Fabrication Technician II to support electronics fabrication, cable/harness assembly, and related manufacturing activities for engineering models and flight systems. You will work in a cleanroom environment, using SMT and wire harness techniques to build high‑reliability assemblies.

The role requires experience with soldering, crimping, and interpreting engineering drawings, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a

Qualifications

• Experience performing electronic assembly, soldering, crimping, cable/harness fabrication, and connector installation.
• Experience with SMT, PCB assembly, and electromechanical hardware fabrication.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and assembly documentation.
• Working knowledge of IPC J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739, or similar high-reliability electronics manufacturing standards.
• Experience using precision hand tools, microscopes, test equipment, and manufacturing equipment to build and inspect hardware.
• Experience working in cleanroom and ESD-controlled environments while following established procedures and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot assembly issues, maintain attention to detail, and work effectively in a team-based engineering environment.
• Has used innovative and creative approaches in resolving unusual situations.
• Participated on teams within and outside of own organization.

Responsibilities

• Perform surface mount technology setup, printed wiring board electronic assembly, hand soldering, connector pin crimping, cabling, chassis wiring, mechanical assembly, and chassis wiring for engineering model and flight electronic systems.
• Use and operate modern and manual manufacturing tools and equipment to produce high reliability printed wiring electronic assemblies and hybrid/microelectronic assemblies.
• Support the manufacturer engineer in assessing and recommending design modifications.
• Support various customer labs and the Spacecraft Assembly Facility in final integration, when required.

Skills

Soldering

Crimping

Cable/Harness fabrication

Connector installation

SMT assembly

PCB assembly

Schematic interpretation

ESD/cleanroom procedures

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma with 6+ years related experience

Associate's degree with 1+ year related experience

Technical training completion

Job description

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California seeks a Cable Fabrication Technician II to support electronics fabrication, cable/harness assembly, and related manufacturing activities for engineering models and flight systems. You will work in a cleanroom environment, using SMT and wire harness techniques to build high‑reliability assemblies.

The role requires experience with soldering, crimping, and interpreting engineering drawings, with strong attention to detail and teamwork in a