What You'll Do
- Perform advanced fabrication, assembly, routing, termination, and installation of electrical cables, wire harnesses, and fiber optic cable assemblies for aviation and defense applications.
- Fabricate and assemble complex cable harnesses and interconnect systems in accordance with engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, work instructions, and technical specifications.
- Perform fiber optic cable preparation, stripping, cleaving, termination, splicing, polishing, and inspection.
- Install and terminate various electrical connectors, contacts, terminals, backshells, and cable accessories.
- Perform wire preparation, cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, lacing, shielding, and protective sleeving.
- Read, interpret, and work independently from engineering drawings, cable assembly diagrams, pinout documentation, and bills of materials.
- Conduct continuity, insulation resistance, and electrical testing to verify cable assembly functionality and workmanship.
- Perform fiber optic testing and inspection using appropriate equipment, including optical power meters, light sources, and OTDR equipment, as applicable.
- Identify fabrication discrepancies, defects, and nonconformances; troubleshoot and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure all fabricated assemblies meet applicable quality standards, customer specifications, and aviation/defense industry requirements.
- Maintain accurate fabrication records, inspection documentation, test results, and production travelers.
- Support the development and improvement of fabrication processes, work instructions, and production procedures.
- Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior and intermediate-level cable fabrication technicians.
- Assist with complex fabrication projects, prototype builds, engineering modifications, and production troubleshooting.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while following established EHS and manufacturing procedures.
- Additional duties as needed.
What You'll Bring
- High school diploma or GED required; technical school, vocational training, or an associate degree in electronics, electrical systems, aerospace technology, or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience in cable fabrication, wire harness assembly, electrical interconnects, or a closely related manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience fabricating, terminating, and testing fiber optic cable assemblies.
- Experience supporting aviation, aerospace, military, or defense-related programs.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, and technical specifications.
- Working knowledge of electrical wiring, connectors, crimping, soldering, cable routing, shielding, and termination techniques.
- Experience using cable fabrication tools, precision measurement equipment, and electrical/fiber optic testing instruments.
- Strong understanding of quality control, inspection procedures, and workmanship requirements.
- Ability to work independently, troubleshoot complex fabrication issues, and meet production schedules.
- Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship standards
- Familiarity with MIL-SPEC cable assemblies, connectors, and associated fabrication requirements.
- Familiarity with TO 1-1A-1 / NAVAIR 01-1A-505-1
- Experience with fiber optic industry standards and procedures, including applicable IPC/FOC or military specifications.
- Familiarity with aerospace and military quality management systems, including AS9100.
- Experience with aerospace electrical wiring interconnection systems (EWIS).
- Experience working with prototype development, engineering changes, and custom cable assemblies.
- Previous experience providing technical leadership, training, or mentorship to other technicians.
- Familiarity with applicable FAA, military, and customer-specific quality requirements.
- Must be able to qualify for and maintain at least a U.S. Secret Security Clearance.
Why Join SelectTech?
At SelectTech, you'll work alongside a team that values innovation, precision, and purpose. Your expertise will directly contribute to solutions that deploy faster, operate with confidence, and are designed with purpose-helping us drive mission success.