Space Avionics Technician: Satellite Harness & Assembly

AST SpaceMobile; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems within our satellite production line. Focus on harness dressing, routing, securing of wire harnesses, and installation of avionics components per aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include harness routing, installation of avionics boxes and connectors, and quality checks per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards; cleanroom protocols and ESD controls are required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in avionics harnessing, preferably in aerospace or satellite manufacturing.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings, wiring schematics, and installation instructions.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 or NASA workmanship standards is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform harness dressing, routing, lacing, shielding, and clamping of cables within spacecraft modules.
• Install avionics equipment following ICDs and installation drawings.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and work instructions.

Skills

Avionics harnessing

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Cleanroom PPE

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical certification in avionics/aerospace assembly

Tools

Torque drivers

Wire strippers

Crimpers

Heat guns

Harness forming boards

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking skilled Avionic Technicians to support the assembly and integration of avionics systems within our satellite production line. Focus on harness dressing, routing, securing of wire harnesses, and installation of avionics components per aerospace standards.

Responsibilities include harness routing, installation of avionics boxes and connectors, and quality checks per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA standards; cleanroom protocols and ESD controls are required.