Wire Harness & Electro‑Mechanical Tech I — Space Systems

Karman Space & Defense; Washington; On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Health Savings Account (HSA) with 회사 기

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance

Short‑and long‑term disability

Job summary

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technician I to support the assembly, testing, and fabrication of electro‑mechanical components for space systems. You will focus on wire harness fabrication, electrical integration, and basic mechanical assembly following engineering documentation and procedures.

The role includes assisting with testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a safe, orderly workspace, with responsibilities spanning wiring, assembly, and basic

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience using basic hand tools and power tools.
• One to two years of experience in a technical or assembly environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation and assembly instructions.
• Ability to perform moderate, repetitive physical work.

Responsibilities

• Performs wire harness fabrication including splicing, crimping, connector installation, and soldering on various cable types.
• Executes potting and encapsulation processes for connectors and electronics.
• Reads and follows engineering drawings, bills of materials, work instructions, and assembly procedures.
• Troubleshoots assembly issues under limited supervision to support production flow.
• Assembles and tests mechanical systems using standard electronic test equipment.
• Maintains a safe work environment and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Assists with basic facility maintenance and shop clean‑up activities.
• Uses basic hand tools and power tools to complete assigned assembly tasks.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Reading engineering drawings

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Frequency generators

Job description

Karman Space & Defense is seeking an Electro‑Mechanical Engineering Technician I to support the assembly, testing, and fabrication of electro‑mechanical components for space systems. You will focus on wire harness fabrication, electrical integration, and basic mechanical assembly following engineering documentation and procedures.

The role includes assisting with testing, troubleshooting, and maintaining a safe, orderly workspace, with responsibilities spanning wiring, assembly, and basic