Wire Harness Assembly Technician

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Wire Harness Assembly Technician Job Description

Are you skilled in wire harness building within Military, Aerospace, Aviation, or heavy industrial sectors? Join our team in a rapidly evolving start-up company where innovation and purpose drive us forward. As a Wire Harness Assembly Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting wire harness and cable assembly within our Assembly/Production department. You will work with a manufacturing team of 15-20 people, building large industrial wire harnesses from scratch.

These harnesses resemble those found in Aviation or Aerospace assemblies, and feature D399 connectors. Experience in Aviation/Aerospace/Military harness assemblies is highly valued. You will need to interpret drawings and create harnesses without completed schematics. Ideal candidates are passionate about mechanical projects and problem-solving, and have a positive attitude.

• Support all wire harness and cable assembly for the Assembly/Production department.
• Build large industrial wire harnesses from scratch, start to finish.
• Interpret drawings to create wire harnesses without completed schematics.
• Work collaboratively within a manufacturing team of 15-20 people.

• Minimum 2+ years of recent experience in building harnesses for Aviation, Aerospace, Military, or heavy industrial assemblies.
• IPC-620 certification or experience with Mil-Spec connectors.
• Proficiency in mechanical and electrical assembly tools, including torque wrenches, crimpers, cutting tools, and basic hand tools.
• Ability to interpret drawings and create complex wire harnesses from scratch.
• Self-starter, confident communicator, and problem-solver.

• Experience using AF8s or AFM8s to manufacture harnesses.
• Aircraft mechanics experience.
• Experience working in the early stages of a start-up company.
• Hobbies involving mechanical projects.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Join a dynamic and positive team-oriented company culture that is committed to developing cutting-edge unmanned surface vehicles for maritime security and domain awareness. We offer a modern start-up feel with opportunities to learn, advance, and solve big problems. Enjoy free daily lunch and snacks, free medical benefits once employed, and the opportunity to purchase company stock. Experience growth and advancement as the company expands, with potential for contract extension or permanent employment.

Work in a climate-controlled assembly shop and corporate headquarters offices with a friendly, driven, and collaborative culture. We have seven openings on the 2nd shift (3 pm-11:30 pm). By next summer, the entire operation will move to a new location just 8 minutes away.

This is a Contract position based out of Austin, TX.

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 13, 2026.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.