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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.
This role is on our Weekday shift (Monday-Thursday) from 6:00AM - 4:30PM
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Use essential tools and test equipment for harness fabrication
• Work under microscope
• 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

Qualifications and Skills

• 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
• Computer literate
• 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
• U.S. Person or lawful permanent resident to comply with U.S. government space technology export regulations

Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification, knowledge, skills, education, and experience. In addition to base salary, we offer 100% covered medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) match, Flexible Time Off (FTO), covered life insurance, maternity and paternity leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referrals, and lots of swag!
Salary Range
$28-$37 USD
Full-time positions only:
Benefits

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

About Terran Orbital
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. Learn more at www.terranorbital.com
Physical Demands
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.
Work Environment
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and scanners.
Disclaimers
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. In addition, please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.
Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@terranorbital.com.
Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.
And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, an employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.