Wire Harness Technician - Defense and Aerospace

CyberCoders; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance (employer‑

Job summary

CyberCoders, Inc. in Huntsville, AL is seeking skilled technicians to build flight-critical wire harnesses and enclosure assemblies for defense and aerospace programs.

You will fabricate from engineering drawings, operate automated equipment, and test assemblies to IPC/J‑STD/AS/MIL standards in an AS 9100 environment. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of high‑reliability manufacturing experience with crimping and soldering, ability to read prints, and familiarity with ESD processes and harness

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of high‑reliability manufacturing experience with hands‑on cable harness fabrication (crimp and solder).
• Able to read and build to engineering drawings, diagrams, and process instructions.
• Familiar with ESD processes and harness inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate complex wire harnesses and enclosure assemblies from drawings, MOps, and customer specs.
• Operate automated stripping, crimping, and wire-cutting equipment; test sub‑assemblies and final assemblies.
• Read and build to print using IPC, J‑STD, AS, and MIL specs in a defense/aerospace AS 9100 environment.

Skills

Read engineering drawings

ESD procedures

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Crimping equipment

Soldering

Job description

Build flight-critical wire harnesses for defense and aerospace programs at a Huntsville, AL manufacturing facility - where precision craftsmanship directly supports national security missions.

What you'll do

• Fabricate complex wire harnesses and enclosure assemblies from engineering drawings, Manufacturing Orders, and customer specifications
• Operate automated stripping, crimping, and wire-cutting equipment; perform continuity and functional testing on sub-assemblies and final assemblies
• Read and build to print using IPC, J-STD, AS, and MIL specifications in a defense/aerospace AS 9100 environment
• Perform crimp and solder operations; complete rework as directed by test results
• Integrate mechanical and electronic sub-assemblies into equipment racks and enclosures
• Maintain ESD compliance, FOD-free workspaces, and all safety and quality standards throughout each shift
• Support production surges, including authorized overtime as needed to meet program schedules

What you need

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years of high-reliability manufacturing experience, with hands‑on cable harness fabrication (crimp and solder)
• Demonstrated ability to read and build to engineering drawings, diagrams, and process instructions
• Familiarity with ESD processes and harness inspection techniques
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs and work comfortably in a hangar/warehouse environment, including potential outdoor and PPE‑required conditions

Nice to have

• Defense or aerospace manufacturing background and AS 9100 experience
• Current or previous IPC‑620 (Wire Harness) and/or IPC‑610 (Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies) certification
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint or similar ERP systems
• Background developing work instructions or production travelers

Pay & benefits

• Pay Range: $25.00 - $35.00 / hour (depending on experience)
• Benefits: Employer‑paid Health and Dental for employee, vision insurance, PTO and holidays, 401(k) with matching, and additional benefits provided during the interview process.

Location & schedule

Huntsville, AL - on‑site, hangar and warehouse setting

Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (40 hrs/week standard). Overtime authorized during surge periods. Work environment includes indoor manufacturing, potential outdoor exposure, and use of PPE; conditions range from temperature‑controlled assembly areas to hot, cold, or humid outdoor settings.

We are dedicated to supporting vital defense and aerospace programs through precision manufacturing, engineering excellence, and a commitment to quality craftsmanship. Our team values skilled technicians who take pride in mission‑critical work.