Senior Aerospace Harness Technician

Epirus; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Epirus in Torrance, California seeks a Senior Harness Technician to manufacture and standardize complex electrical harnesses for prototypes and production. You will interpret wiring diagrams, build multilayer harness assemblies, and ensure high reliability and safety for defense technology programs.

Responsibilities include testing, crimping, inspection, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to resolve build issues while maintaining traceability and quality per AS9100/ISO9001 standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands‑on experience building aerospace/defense or high‑reliability electrical harness assemblies.
• Strong soldering skills and experience with lap and lash splices.
• Proficient with IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, J‑STD‑001, NASA workmanship standards.
• Ability to read complex electrical and mechanical drawings, BOMs and manufacturing plans.
• Experience with test equipment (multimeters, hipot testers, oscilloscopes).

Responsibilities

• Interpret schematics and harness drawings to build and troubleshoot complex harness assemblies.
• Manufacture prototype and production harnesses following work instructions and standards.
• Install, route, and rework harnesses within mechanical assemblies and enclosures.
• Perform electrical tests (continuity, resistance, insulation) using test equipment.
• Set up and operate crimping tools for precise crimps per IPC/MIL‑spec standards.
• Inspect crimp quality with pull tests and micrometers.
• Support First Article Inspection and rapid prototyping of electrical harnesses.
• Maintain build traceability and documentation to AS9100/ISO9001.
• Collaborate with production, test, and quality teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Harness fabrication

Electrical schematics

Soldering

IPC standards

Quality documentation

Education

AS/Technical Diploma in Electrical or related field

Tools

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Hi-pot testers

Crimping tools

Soldering irons

Job description

Epirus in Torrance, California seeks a Senior Harness Technician to manufacture and standardize complex electrical harnesses for prototypes and production. You will interpret wiring diagrams, build multilayer harness assemblies, and ensure high reliability and safety for defense technology programs.

Responsibilities include testing, crimping, inspection, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to resolve build issues while maintaining traceability and quality per AS9100/ISO9001 standards.