Prototype Aircraft Electrical Technician

Arke; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Arke is seeking an Electrical Technician to support assembly of a first-of-a-kind prototype aircraft in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on wiring, harness installation, testing, and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and defence standards.

You will use soldering, crimping, and measurement tools; read schematics; maintain build records; and work in a highly regulated aerospace environment, interfacing with design and manufacturing teams to meet program milestones.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical assembly, wiring, harness manufacturing, or a related technician role.
• Experience reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and technical documentation.
• Hands-on experience with cable harnesses, connectors, crimping, soldering, and electrical assembly techniques.
• Experience using electrical test and measurement equipment such as multimeters and continuity testers.
• Aerospace, defence, electronics, or other highly regulated manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install electrical wiring, harnesses, connectors, components, and sub-assemblies in accordance with engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Perform electrical testing, continuity checks, fault finding, and basic troubleshooting of assemblies and systems.
• Use hand tools, crimping tools, soldering equipment, and electrical test equipment safely and effectively.
• Inspect completed assemblies for workmanship, quality, and compliance with technical specifications.
• Maintain accurate build records and comply with quality, safety, ESD, and defence-industry procedures.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Schematics reading

Troubleshooting

Quality compliance

Tools

Multimeters

Continuity testers

Soldering equipment

Crimping tools

Job description

Arke is seeking an Electrical Technician to support assembly of a first-of-a-kind prototype aircraft in Torrance, CA. The role focuses on wiring, harness installation, testing, and ensuring compliance with engineering drawings and defence standards.

You will use soldering, crimping, and measurement tools; read schematics; maintain build records; and work in a highly regulated aerospace environment, interfacing with design and manufacturing teams to meet program milestones.