Cable and Harness Technician – Level 3

About the role

Performs a variety of duties assisting mechanical and electrical engineers in the development of mechanical and electromechanical engineering designs, tests, fabrications, modifications, harness assemblies and components. The selected candidate will utilize detailed engineering drawings for fabrication and test fixture setup.

Responsibilities

• Set-up, Assemble and Tests complete flight cable assembly and sub-assemblies under operational conditions.
• Works from schematics, diagrams, written and verbal descriptions, layouts or defined plans to perform routine testing, checkout, troubleshooting, prototype building, environmental testing, and simple developmental engineering tasks.
• Analyzes data and recommends modifications to components or test procedure to meet desired specifications.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent and 4 years additional education and/or related experience.
• No clearance required to start.
• Must have experience working with Engineering drawings and written work instructions.
• Knowledge of DC harness wiring using various connectors including D-Sub, Micro-D and Circular connectors.
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends when required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to interpret wire lists, perform continuity check-out to ensure correct wiring, splicing wires, wire prepping using thermal tweezers, spot tying, and performing other various tasks related to wire routing and wire dressing.
• Experience using basic tools (Torque wrenches, Wire Crimpers, etc.).
• Knowledge and/or experience working in aerospace.

Benefits

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