Cable & Harness Technician; Weekday Shift

Irvine, CA

Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital, you’re not just part of the system – you’re a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation, we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nation’s defense and commercial missions. We are a unique, fast‑growing, trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing, building, launching, and operating state‑of‑the‑art satellites for advanced mission constellations.

If you’re driven by purpose, inspired by challenges, and ready to leave your mark on the universe, you’ll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together, let’s redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!

Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Cable & Harness Technician to join our growing team. Reporting to the Production Supervisor
, the AIT Technician, Cable & Harness will be responsible for testing, troubleshooting, potting, fabricating and repairing flight harnesses and avionics systems. The ideal candidate should possess keen visual acuity and knowledge of quality control and ASO‑9100 standards with high attention to detail and organizational skills are critical for this position.

Weekday shift (Monday‑Thursday) from 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM

• Use essential tools and test equipment for harness fabrication
• CIRRIS testing experience
• Run reports and download for tracking purposes
• Solder, crimp, strip, and fabricate flight harnesses for spacecraft
• Perform quality assurance checkouts on flight harness builds
• Read wire harness schematics, assembly drawings, product‑specific documentation, and work instructions
• Utilize quality control methodologies while identifying components for harness fabrication and testing

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 to 4 years of experience in harness fabrication
• Experience and skills in operating test equipment used for harness checkouts
• Experience working with epoxy, potting connectors
• IPC‑610, IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 or NASA STD 8739.4 Certification Preferred but not Required
• J‑Std 001 certified
• General understanding of electronic components, electronics design, manufacturing, production processes, test equipment, and tools associated with harnessing
• General knowledge of bill of materials, assembly drawings, product‑specific documentation, work instructions, and other general documents
• General understanding of production processes, test equipment, and tools associated with harnessing
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong follow‑through ability to meet deadlines
• Strong verbal/written communication as well as organization/interpersonal skills
• Ability to keep accurate records
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Ability to maintain patience in challenging situations
• QA/QC experience
• Must have excellent visual acuity to perform detailed inspections and quality control tasks
• Ability to accurately distinguish a wide range of colors, which is essential for success in this role

$28 - $35 USD

• 100% Company‑paid comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Match
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Education Reimbursement

Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end‑to‑end satellite solutions by combining satellite design, production, launch planning, mission operations, and on‑orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military, civil, and commercial customers.

An employee must meet the physical demands described to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to sit or stand for long durations of time, in addition to bending, reaching, and walking. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

This position is generally sedentary, with substantial computer usage.