Wire Harness Assembly Technician

Avionics Technician (Assembler)

Are you experienced in wire harness building within the Military, Aerospace, Aviation, or heavy industrial industries? Join an exciting, innovative start-up company that is quickly evolving. Be part of a team serving a purposeful mission with a breakthrough product. The Wire Harness Assembly Technician will support all wire harness and cable assembly for the Assembly/Production department. This role involves building large industrial wire harnesses from start to finish, requiring the ability to read and interpret drawings and create harnesses without a completed schematic.

• Support all wire harness and cable assembly for the Assembly/Production department.
• Build large industrial wire harnesses from scratch, similar to those in Aviation or Aerospace assemblies.
• Utilize D399 connectors, with a preference for experience in Aviation/Aerospace/Military harness assemblies.
• Interpret electrical drawings to create harnesses without a formal schematic.
• Collaborate with a manufacturing team of 15-20.

• Minimum of 2+ years recent experience building harnesses for Aviation, Aerospace, Military, or other heavy industrial assemblies.
• IPC-620 certification or experience with Mil-Spec connectors.
• Proficient in cutting, crimping, and labeling wires.
• Experience with mechanical and electrical assembly tools including torque wrenches, crimpers, cutting tools, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to interpret a drawing to create a complex wire harness from scratch.
• Self-starter, confident communicator, problem-solver, and ability to work within ambiguity.

• Experience using AF8s or AFM8s to manufacture harnesses.
• Experience in the early stages of a start-up company.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.
• Hobbies in mechanical projects.

Work with a cutting-edge, urban, and modern start-up company offering a dynamic environment and a positive, team-oriented culture. The company is building cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles, combining best-in-class hardware, software, and artificial intelligence. Enjoy opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement as the company expands. Benefit from free daily lunch and snacks on-site, free medical benefits once employed, and access to purchase company stock.

This is a great opportunity for a go-getter to solve problems and contribute to big solutions.

Work in a climate-controlled assembly shop and corporate headquarters offices. Openings are available on the 2nd shift from 3pm-11:30pm. The entire operation will relocate to a new site by next summer, which is only about 8 minutes away. The company offers a very friendly, driven, collaborative culture.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin, TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 2, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.