Space-Grade Solar Harness Technician

Telemetry Today LLC; Northern, Los Angeles (KY, CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Best-in-class healthcare

Comprehensive PTO + holidays

401(k) with matching

Parental leave

Job summary

Apex Space is seeking a Harnessing Technician to fabricate and install electrical harnesses on solar array panels and satellite buses. You will build wiring interconnects that route power from our solar arrays through the spacecraft, meeting IPC/WHMA-A-620 and engineering specifications.

This role requires 3+ years in aerospace or electronics harness fabrication, the ability to read wiring diagrams, and strict adherence to cleanroom and ESD/FOD protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace harness fabrication, installation, and testing.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Cleanroom and ESD/FOD protocols knowledge.
• U.S. Person status required.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate solar array electrical harnesses per schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Install and route harness assemblies on solar array panels and spacecraft structures.
• Perform connector backshell assembly, potting, and shell installation per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and engineering specs.
• Execute harness continuity, resistance, and hi-pot tests.
• Perform harness rework and repair including splice repair and connector pin extraction.
• Apply ESD controls and FOD prevention protocols.
• Support solar array system-level electrical checkout and testing.
• Document assembly activities, test results, and non-conformances.
• Support development and maintenance of assembly procedures and quality docs.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of assembly and integration processes.

Skills

Wire crimping

Connector backshell

Schematic interpretation

ESD/FOD control

Tools

M22520 tooling

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Apex Space is seeking a Harnessing Technician to fabricate and install electrical harnesses on solar array panels and satellite buses. You will build wiring interconnects that route power from our solar arrays through the spacecraft, meeting IPC/WHMA-A-620 and engineering specifications.

This role requires 3+ years in aerospace or electronics harness fabrication, the ability to read wiring diagrams, and strict adherence to cleanroom and ESD/FOD protocols.