UAS Electrical Systems Specialist: Hands-On Build & Test

Redwire Corporation; California; On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matching 401(k)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Group Short-Term & Long-Term Disabilit

HSA and FSA Options

Critical Care Plan

Accident Care Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist to perform hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, and test activities for unmanned aircraft systems. You will build harnesses, integrate subsystems, and execute test procedures with minimal supervision.

You'll collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve build quality, reliability, and electrical integration, progressing toward senior electrical authority in a fast-paced development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical coursework or certification in electrical technology preferred.
• Hands-on experience in electrical assembly, avionics, electronics manufacturing, or aerospace/robotics environments.
• Experience building wire harnesses and integrating electrical systems with minimal supervision.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, wiring standards, and grounding practices.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and basic signal measurement tools.
• Familiarity with connectors, pinning standards, and harness fabrication techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and install electrical assemblies, wire harnesses, and cable assemblies for UAS platforms.
• Perform electrical integration activities, including routing, securing, and terminating wiring within airframes and subsystems.
• Execute electrical test procedures independently, including continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, and power-on verification.
• Troubleshoot and resolve routine electrical issues such as wiring errors, connector faults, grounding problems, or intermittent signals.
• Support board-level bring-up activities under engineering guidance.
• Read, interpret, and apply electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and engineering documentation.
• Perform rework, modifications, and repairs on electrical assemblies in accordance with procedures.
• Document build steps, test results, discrepancies, and corrective actions.
• Maintain ESD compliance, tool control, and organized electrical workspaces.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical specialists, and production teams to improve electrical integration and build processes.
• Assumes all other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Electrical assembly

Wire harnesses

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

ESD compliance

Document control

Cross-functional work

Independent work

Attention to detail

Hands-on experience

Electronics manufacturing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate/AA in Electrical Technology or related

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Signal measurement tools

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Electrical Engineering Specialist to perform hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, and test activities for unmanned aircraft systems. You will build harnesses, integrate subsystems, and execute test procedures with minimal supervision.

You'll collaborate with engineers and production teams to improve build quality, reliability, and electrical integration, progressing toward senior electrical authority in a fast-paced development