Wire Harness Assembler

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Job Description: Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled Electronics Technician to support the build and integration of electrical systems for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This role focuses on wire harness fabrication, assembly, and testing, ensuring high-reliability performance in demanding aerospace environments.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and experienced in building harnesses to print while working closely with engineering and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and assemble wire harnesses and cable assemblies to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions
• Perform cutting, stripping, crimping, soldering, and terminating of wires and connectors
• Install and route harnesses within UAV structures, ensuring proper strain relief and protection
• Interpret wiring diagrams, pinouts, and BOMs
• Conduct continuity checks, insulation resistance testing, and functional testing
• Troubleshoot and repair electrical issues in assemblies and systems
• Support prototype builds and low-rate production (LRIP) efforts
• Maintain documentation, redlines, and as-built configurations
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and workmanship requirements (e.g., IPC/WHMA-A-620 preferred)
• Work collaboratively with engineering to improve designs for manufacturability and reliability

Required Qualifications

• 6months + Experience building wire harness
• Will consider experience or certifications (Does not have to be aircraft experience)
• Proficiency in crimping, soldering, and cable routing techniques
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and assembly drawings
• Experience with mil/aerospace-style connectors (D38999, Micro-D, etc.) preferred
• Familiarity xihmbke with test equipment (multimeter, continuity tester, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, defense, or UAV systems
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification.
• Experience with environmental considerations (vibration, thermal, EMI shielding)
• Ability to support rapid prototyping and iterative development environments

Work Environment

• Hands-on production and lab environment
• May involve working with small components and tight tolerances
• Occasional lifting (up to 25 lbs)