Space Avionics Harness Technician

astspacemobile; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a skilled Avionic Technician to support avionics harnessing and integration within our satellite production line in Midland, TX. You will dress harnesses, route cables, and install avionics components per aerospace standards and documentation.

Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, ensuring IPC/NASA compliance, and maintaining strict cleanroom and ESD controls while collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; avionics or aerospace assembly certification preferred.
• 2+ years of avionics harnessing experience in aerospace manufacturing.
• Proficient with harness dressing standards in aerospace environments.
• Familiarity with CIRRIS or similar harness testing systems is a plus.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship certification 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, routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables and harnesses within spacecraft modules.
• Install avionics equipment per ICDs and installation drawings.
• Interpret and work from electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, installation drawings, and work instructions.
• Ensure IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4 compliance with company standards.
• Use 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 non-conformances to engineering and quality teams.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and integration teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Harness dressing

Schematic reading

Manual dexterity

Quality focus

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Harness forming boards

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking a skilled Avionic Technician to support avionics harnessing and integration within our satellite production line in Midland, TX. You will dress harnesses, route cables, and install avionics components per aerospace standards and documentation.

Responsibilities include interpreting schematics, ensuring IPC/NASA compliance, and maintaining strict cleanroom and ESD controls while collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve technical issues.