Avionics Technician (Harnessing)

About the role

Impulse Space is hiring an Avionics Technician (Harnessing) in Redondo Beach to build and test harnessing for vehicles used in low-earth orbit and beyond. The work directly affects the reliability and mission success of the Mira and Helios programs. The position is full time.

Key responsibilities

• Read and interpret schematics and assembly drawings with high accuracy.
• Perform high-quality harnessing builds.
• Modify and repair harnessing according to work instructions, including connector and pin replacements.
• Carry out visual inspections and basic electrical checks (continuity and high-pot) to verify workmanship and find assembly defects.
• Provide DFM feedback to design and manufacturing engineers.
• Work with engineers on improving manufacturing processes.

Required profile

• High school diploma or equivalent certificate.
• 2+ years of demonstrated manufacturing experience with harnessing or other electromechanical hardware.
• U.S. person or eligible to obtain an export license, as the spacecraft manufacturing business is subject to U.S. export regulations (ITAR and EAR).

Preferred skills

• IPC-620 certification.
• 4+ years of manufacturing experience with harnessing.
• Experience with testing harnesses and RF cables.
• Experience writing standards and specifications for harnessing, and with harnessing quality and reliability.

What we offer

• Pay of $25.00 to $55.00 per hour, depending on role, level, location and skills.
• For full-time hires, possible long-term incentives such as stock options.
• Medical, vision and dental coverage, and access to a 401(k) retirement plan.