Spacecraft Harness Technician – Avionics Assembly & Test

Varda; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation support

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Varda, based in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Spacecraft Technician specializing in avionics harness manufacturing to build and test flight harnesses for satellite buses and payloads. You will follow released drawings, wire lists, and work instructions to assemble harnesses used on spacecraft systems.

The role demands hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, continuity testing, and adherence to high-reliability workmanship standards, working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or technical training with hands-on experience.
• 5+ years in manufacturing electrical harnesses or avionics hardware.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, wire lists, and harness drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture harnesses, cable assemblies, and wire bundles per drawings and work instructions.
• Perform crimping, soldering, splicing, shielding, and connector assembly.
• Inspect workmanship and verify wiring with continuity/resistance testing.
• Document results, maintain traceability, and follow quality processes.
• Follow safety, ESD, cleanroom, and IPC/NASA workmanship standards.

Skills

Harness manufacturing

Wire cutting

Crimping

Soldering

Connector assembly

Backshell installation

Continuity testing

ESD control

Reading schematics

Work instruction compliance

Education

High school diploma / GED / technical certificate

Tools

Multimeters

Crimp tools

Soldering tools

Heat guns

Job description

Varda, based in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Spacecraft Technician specializing in avionics harness manufacturing to build and test flight harnesses for satellite buses and payloads. You will follow released drawings, wire lists, and work instructions to assemble harnesses used on spacecraft systems.

The role demands hands-on experience with crimping, soldering, continuity testing, and adherence to high-reliability workmanship standards, working closely with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams.