Space Electronics​/Harness Technician

About the Role

The success of every mission depends on flawless execution. Your job is to build the critical electrical nervous systems that power and control spaceflight hardware so that it’s ready for launch.

As a Space Electronics / Harness Technician, you will be responsible for the fabrication, assembly, inspection, and rework of high-reliability spaceflight harnesses for Dcubed’s in-space manufacturing, solar array, and mechanism products. From cutting, stripping, crimping, and precision hand soldering to wire routing, potting, shielding, and continuity/hi-pot testing, you will ensure every electrical assembly meets the most demanding aerospace standards.

In addition to building flight harnesses, you will play an active role in helping establish Dcubed's in-house harness and electronics assembly capabilities. You will help set up and organize the new wire harness work cell, commission specialized harness assembly tooling and test benches, assist in developing manufacturing work instructions, and contribute to scaling repeatable production lines for spaceflight hardware.

This is a hands-on role for a skilled technician who takes deep pride in precision craftsmanship, thrives in cleanroom and laboratory environments, and is passionate about building reliable space hardware.

• Fabricate, assemble, route, and terminate high-reliability electrical harnesses, cables, and sensor wiring for spaceflight mechanisms and solar arrays.
• Perform high-precision soldering, crimping, splicing, potting, heat-shrinking, shielding, and lacing/spot-tying in accordance with NASA/IPC standards.
• Execute incoming inspection of raw wire, connectors (micro-D, D-sub, circular, nanos, Harwin), back shells, contacts, and related electronic components.
• Perform electrical verification and checkout tests, including point-to-point continuity, pin-out verification, insulation resistance, and dielectric withstanding voltage (Hi-Pot) testing.
• Assist engineers in assembling, routing, and securing electrical harnesses onto mechanical flight structures, Ground Support Equipment (GSE), and custom test fixtures.
• Support the setup, tooling selection, and commissioning of the harness fabrication shop and cleanroom workstation in Dcubed's growing US facility.
• Work with manufacturing and AIT engineers to build form boards, layout fixtures, and harness routing jigs.
• Redline engineering drawings, wire run lists, schematics, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to reflect as-built configurations.
• Support rework, modifications, and repair of cable assemblies and printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) as necessary.
• Maintain rigorous Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) controls, Foreign Object Debris (FOD) prevention, and cleanroom protocol compliance.
• Maintain strict lot traceability, calibration status for specialized crimp/strip/torque tooling, and detailed Traveler/Work Order documentation.

• High school diploma or equivalent;
  Associate degree or vocational certification in Electronics, Aerospace Technology, or a related technical discipline is an advantage.
• 3+ years of experience in precision cable/harness fabrication and assembly within aerospace, spaceflight, defense, medical device, or high-reliability electronics industries.
• Current or prior certification in spaceflight electrical standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.4 / IPC/WHMA-A-620 Space Addendum for crimping/harnessing, and NASA-STD-8739.3 / IPC-J-STD-001 Space Addendum for soldering).
• Proven experience working with miniature and ultra-miniature connectors (e.g., Micro-D, Nano-D, Gecko, MIL-DTL-38999, sub-miniature circulars).
• Demonstrated experience with automated and manual wire strippers, calibrated crimp tools, positioners, heat guns, and pin…