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Astrolab

Designs modular lunar rovers for exploration

Senior Harness Technician

Product AssemblyUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeHawthorne, CA, USA$40 - $50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3 years of experience in wire harness or cable assembly in aerospace, defense, or another high-reliability manufacturing environment.
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience working with MIL-SPEC components and aerospace wiring practices.
  • Experience with crimping, soldering, and wire termination.
  • Experience using continuity testing equipment.
  • Experience reading and interpreting wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and work instructions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and work with small components for extended periods.

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 (solder cup/Nano-D), 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 research and development environment.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using automated crimping equipment and hipot testers.
  • Experience with high-reliability termination techniques.
  • Experience working in prototype or low-volume production environments.
  • Experience troubleshooting complex electrical assemblies with minimal supervision.
  • Certification in IPC/WHMA-A-620.
  • Experience collaborating with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues.
  • Experience with redlined drawings, engineering change orders (ECOs), and controlled documentation.
  • Technical trade school certificate or associate degree in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) or related field.
  • J-STD-001 certification.
  • Experience with NASA-STD-8739.x.

About the Company

Astrolab

Designs modular lunar rovers for exploration

Astrolab designs and builds modular rovers for lunar and extraterrestrial surface missions. Its flagship FLEX rover is a modular, reusable vehicle that can transport cargo, equipment, and crew across the Moon. The system works by using interchangeable payload modules on a shared rover chassis, allowing rapid reconfiguration for different mission profiles—from cargo delivery to astronaut transport—without needing a new vehicle. The rover is designed to be compatible with existing and planned space infrastructure, including NASA’s Artemis program, enabling integration with governmental and commercial lunar operations. What sets Astrolab apart is its emphasis on a single, adaptable platform with modular payloads that can handle a range of tasks and mission profiles, rather than many specialized, single-use machines. The company aims to enable a sustained lunar presence and expanded human activity beyond Earth by providing reliable, flexible surface mobility.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Hawthorne, CA
Founded
2019

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