UAS Electrical Technician — Harness & Test Expert

Redwire; San Luis Obispo (CA); 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 Discount

HSA and FSA Options

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Electrical to perform hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, and testing for UAS platforms. You will work under engineering guidance to grow from core wiring skills toward senior electrical authority, supporting prototype development and low-rate production hardware.

You will build wire harnesses, perform electrical integration, troubleshoot routine issues, and document results while collaborating with engineers,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical coursework or certification in electrical technology, electronics, avionics, or a 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

Electrical wiring

Schematic reading

Troubleshooting

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional communication

Production environment experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certificate or AA degree in Electrical Technology

Tools

Multimeters

Power supplies

Electrical test equipment

Soldering (through-hole basics)

Job description

Redwire Defense Tech in San Luis Obispo, CA is seeking an Engineering Specialist, Electrical to perform hands-on electrical assembly, wiring, and testing for UAS platforms. You will work under engineering guidance to grow from core wiring skills toward senior electrical authority, supporting prototype development and low-rate production hardware.

You will build wire harnesses, perform electrical integration, troubleshoot routine issues, and document results while collaborating with engineers,