Harness Manufacturing and Production Technician

The role

This person will assemble, integrate, inspect, and test electrical harnesses, cable assemblies, and interconnects for LEO satellite systems. Work is performed in a cleanroom or controlled production environment.

What you will do

• Cut, strip, crimp, and terminate wires and cables to engineering drawings, schematics, and work instructions.
• Build and route electrical harnesses and cable assemblies for LEO satellite subsystems.
• Perform precision soldering, splicing, and connector installation per aerospace specifications.
• Apply lacing, braiding, heat-shrink, and other harness protection methods.
• Install harness assemblies onto satellite structures and subsystems.
• Route, dress, and secure harnesses while maintaining proper bend radius and strain relief.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to resolve integration challenges.
• Perform electrical continuity and insulation resistance testing using CIRRIS testers, Hi-Pot testers, and multimeters.
• Conduct visual inspection per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and other aerospace standards.
• Document non-conformances and assist in root-cause analysis and corrective actions.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or technical certificate
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 certification or equivalent aerospace wire harness training
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or satellite harness manufacturing
• Proficiency in crimping, soldering, wire stripping, connector assembly, and cable harness dressing
• Knowledge of electrical test equipment (CIRRIS, Hi-Pot, ohmmeters, multimeters)
• Familiarity with LEO satellite electrical systems and space-grade materials (Teflon wire, heat shrink, etc.)
• Strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and ability to work with small components
• Comfortable working in cleanroom and ESD-protected environments
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and schematics
• Able to handle small parts and perform precise, repetitive tasks like soldering and crimping
• Ability to see small details on drawings and inspect work (with or without glasses)
• Able to sit or stand for long periods, move around the production area, reach, bend, kneel, and work in tight or awkward spaces, and lift and carry materials up to 40 lbs

Nice to have

• Associate degree
• Previous experience in satellite or aerospace production environments
• Familiarity with NASA and ESA workmanship standards (NASA-STD-8739 series)
• Experience with harness routing in tight satellite configurations
• Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement mindset

About the company

AST SpaceMobile and its global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. The network is designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet.