Space Avionics Harness Technician

Telemetry Today LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems within our satellite production line. The role focuses on harness dressing, routing, securing wire harnesses and installing avionics components in accordance with aerospace standards and engineering documentation.

You will interpret electrical schematics, use IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure flawless

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical certification in avionics or aerospace assembly preferred.
• 2+ years experience in avionics harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Proficient with harness dressing standards and practices in aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification is highly desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and work instructions.
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and commitment to quality.
• Willingness to work in a cleanroom environment with PPE as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform harness dressing, including routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
• Install avionics equipment (boxes, heaters, RTDs, connectors) following ICDs and installation drawings.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and company quality standards.
• Use tools such as torque drivers, wire strippers, crimpers, heat guns, and harness forming boards.
• Perform point-to-point continuity checks and support in-process quality inspections.
• Maintain cleanroom protocols and ESD controls during assembly operations.
• Document work performed and report any non-conformances to engineering and quality teams.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Harness dressing

Schematic interpretation

Cleanroom PPE

Quality minded

Education

High school diploma

Technical certification in avionics

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Harness forming boards

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled and detail-oriented Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems within our satellite production line. The role focuses on harness dressing, routing, securing wire harnesses and installing avionics components in accordance with aerospace standards and engineering documentation.

You will interpret electrical schematics, use IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards, and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to ensure flawless