UAS Electrical Technician (Harness & Integration)

Edge Autonomy; 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 DIS

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 Engineering Specialist, Electrical to perform electrical assembly, wiring, and test activities for unmanned aircraft systems. The role advances from basic skills to complex harness builds, subsystem integration, and electrical test execution with minimal supervision.

The Electrical Specialist II supports prototype development, test articles, and low-rate production hardware, collaborates with engineers to improve build quality and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical coursework or certification in electrical technology, electronics, avionics, or related field preferred.
• Hands-on experience in electrical assembly, avionics, electronics manufacturing, or aerospace/robotics environments.
• Experience building wire harnesses and performing electrical integration with limited supervision.
• Solid understanding of electrical principles, wiring standards, and grounding practices.
• Proficiency reading and applying electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Experience using test equipment such as multimeters, power supplies, and basic signal measurement tools.
• Familiarity with common connectors, pinning standards, and harness fabrication techniques.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for routine electrical issues.
• High attention to detail and commitment to build quality.
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize work effectively.
• Clear communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• Dependable and adaptable in fast-paced development environments.

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

Troubleshooting

Electrical assembly

Reading schematics

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate or AA degree in Electrical Technology/Electronics/Avionics

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Soldering (through-hole & basic SMT)

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Electrical to perform electrical assembly, wiring, and test activities for unmanned aircraft systems. The role advances from basic skills to complex harness builds, subsystem integration, and electrical test execution with minimal supervision.

The Electrical Specialist II supports prototype development, test articles, and low-rate production hardware, collaborates with engineers to improve build quality and