Spacecraft Harness Specialist

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in Apex

Healthcare coverage

PTO 15-20 days

401(k) with matching

Parental leave

Daily catered lunch

Job summary

Apex Technology, Inc. in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Harness Technician to join the Avionics Test team.

You will fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair complex electrical wire harnesses for spacecraft avionics, following schematics and engineering drawings, with precision in a cleanroom environment. Responsibilities include wiring from diagrams, crimping and termination, testing with digital meters, and ensuring traceability through as-built records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of satellite/spacecraft assembly experience.
• Active or prior certification in NASA-STD-8739 or IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum.
• Expert-level ability to read complex electrical schematics and 3D CAD models.
• Experience with high-density connectors (Micro-D, Nano-D).
• Knowledge of vacuum-compatible materials and outgassing prevention.
• Familiarity with aerospace quality systems and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Wire Harness Fabrication: fabricate, assemble, route, and terminate complex electrical wire and coaxial harnesses from drawings, complying with NASA/IPC standards.
• Crimping & Termination: perform crimping, soldering, splicing, pinning, and connectorization across aerospace wires.
• Harness Inspection & Testing: inspect and test harnesses with digital multimeters for continuity and insulation resistance.
• Harness Troubleshooting & Rework: diagnose wiring issues and perform repairs while maintaining workmanship standards.
• Drawing & Build Documentation: interpret diagrams and maintain as-built records for traceability.
• Cleanroom & ESD Practices: fabricate and handle harnesses in cleanroom/ESD environments following procedures.
• Engineering Collaboration: work with engineers to translate designs into build-ready harnesses.

Skills

Schematic CAD

HD connectors

Vacuum materials

Metrology tools

Teamwork

Safety

CAD models

Education

NASA-STD-8739 or IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum certification

Tools

3D CAD software

Digital multimeters

Microscopes

Job description

Apex Technology, Inc. in Playa Vista, CA is seeking a Harness Technician to join the Avionics Test team.

You will fabricate, assemble, modify, and repair complex electrical wire harnesses for spacecraft avionics, following schematics and engineering drawings, with precision in a cleanroom environment. Responsibilities include wiring from diagrams, crimping and termination, testing with digital meters, and ensuring traceability through as-built records.