Aerospace Wire Harness Technician

What your day looks like in El Segundo, CAJoin Herber and spend your day transforming drawings into flight‑worthy harnesses. You’ll start with schematics and blueprints, gather materials, build and route electrical and mechanical assemblies, and verify every connection. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with teammates, document your work, and keep your bench and tools in top shape—all to deliver harnesses that meet demanding aerospace standards.

What you’ll do Interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and schematics to fabricate wire/cable harnesses and related mechanical assemblies.

Perform in‑process and final inspections to ensure safety, reliability, and conformance to specifications.

Operate hand tools, crimpers, cutters, measuring devices, and other assembly equipment effectively and safely.

Partner with peers and leads to streamline build steps and boost throughput and quality.

Maintain a tidy, organized, and safe workstation to support efficient production.

Record build steps, note variances, and promptly report issues to supervision.

Participate in ongoing training to expand capabilities and keep current on methods and standards.

What you bring

High school diploma or GED required; trade/technical training in electronics or assembly is a plus.

Hands‑on experience with harness assembly or closely related work preferred.

Keen attention to detail and the discipline to follow instructions precisely.

Comfort using common hand tools and production equipment.

Team‑oriented mindset with the ability to work independently when needed.

Clear communication skills and a can‑do attitude.

Curiosity and adaptability to learn new processes and technologies.

Proficiencies that will help you excel

Reading and applying electrical schematics

Mechanical troubleshooting and problem solving

Accurate tape‑measure use Mechanical assembly fundamentals

Experience in aerospace manufacturing environments

Blueprint and work instruction literacy

Compensation

The base pay range listed for this role is an estimate and may change. Actual offers will reflect factors such as your experience, education/training, critical skills, and business needs.

Why Herber Be part of a team that pushes boundaries—from undersea applications to spaceflight—while valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We foster a welcoming, respectful workplace with real opportunities to grow your career.

Disclosures This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license.

Herber participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Herber is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will be treated with respect and receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, uniform service, Veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic per federal, state, or local law, including those with a criminal history, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled.

Drug Free Workplace:

Herber Aircraft Service, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.