Astrolab

Overview

Venturi Astrolab, Inc. is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies, focusing on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers. They are seeking an experienced Sr. Harness Technician with expertise in wire harness fabrication, integration, and testing.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, route, and terminate complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies based on engineering drawings and IPC-620 standards.
• Read and interpret detailed blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and build documentation with minimal supervision.
• Perform advanced crimping, soldering, splicing, and potting techniques; apply shielding, braiding, and overmolding when required.
• Conduct detailed inspections and functional tests, ensuring compliance with IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 workmanship standards.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues, continuity faults, and connector mismatches across prototype and flight hardware.
• Lead or assist with harness integration on testbeds, vehicles, and electromechanical assemblies.
• Collaborate with engineers and production teams on design feedback and continuous process improvements.
• Create or review work instructions, inspection criteria, and harness routing documentation.
• Mentor junior technicians on best practices, tool usage, and quality standards.
• Maintain strict adherence to ESD protocols, safety procedures, and cleanliness requirements in a fast-paced R&D environment.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in wire harness/cable assembly in aerospace, defense, or other high-reliability manufacturing environments.
• Experience working with MIL-SPEC components and aerospace wiring practices.
• Experience with crimping, soldering, and wire termination.
• Experience using continuity testing equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
• 5+ years of experience in aerospace or spaceflight wire harness assembly preferred.
• Experience using automated crimping equipment and hipot testers preferred.
• Experience with high-reliability termination techniques preferred.
• Experience working in prototype or low-volume production environments preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting complex electrical assemblies with minimal supervision preferred.
• Certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620 is preferred.
• Willingness to pursue recertification if needed.
• Experience collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues preferred.
• Familiarity with redlined drawings, engineering change orders (ECOs), and controlled documentation preferred.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, prototype-focused environment.
• Experience contributing to process improvements or standard work documentation preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical trade school certificate or associate degree preferred.
• IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3 certification preferred.
• J-STD-001 certification is a plus.
• Familiarity with NASA-STD-8739.x is also desirable.

Benefits

• 401k
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• PTO

Additional Information

• Location: Hawthorne, California