Electrical & Wiring Technician
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What you'll do
- Build prototype and production wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and subassemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class [2 / 3] criteria, including crimped, mechanically secured, and soldered interconnections.
- Prep, splice, tie, lace, and dress wire using calibrated crimp tools, thermal strippers, and thermal tweezers.
- Hand solder electrical and electronic assemblies to J-STD-001 Class [2 / 3], including wire-to-terminal and solder cup connections.
- Perform first article inspection against drawings and wire lists, applying IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 acceptability criteria.
- Diagnose failures to root cause with oscilloscopes and DMMs, then document findings and corrective action.
- Work from schematics, wire lists, and interconnect drawings; red-line them and report discrepancies to engineering.
- Analyze test data and recommend changes to components, harness design, or test procedures.
- 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.
What they're looking for
- 4+ years in electrical assembly, harness fabrication, or avionics installation.
- Ability to build to IPC/WHMA-A-620, solder to J-STD-001, and inspect to IPC-A-610.
- DC harness wiring with D-Sub, Micro-D, and circular connectors, including crimping with calibrated tooling.
- Reads schematics, wire lists, and interconnect diagrams without close supervision.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and similar test equipment.
Nice to have
- Current CIS or CIT certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Class 3 or J-STD-001 Space Addendum work on flight or space hardware.
- Automated harness test systems (Cirris, DIT-MCO, or similar), including test program setup.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 first article reporting.
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Full description from employer
We’re on a mission to make the skies safe and accessible for everyone. Our technology gives pilots greater control by simplifying the management of any aircraft during standard flight operations, inclement weather, and emergencies. Our SkyOS solution, rigorously and relentlessly developed by skilled and dedicated Skyrysers, is the key to unlocking this unbounded future. Our technology, combined with our commitment to saving lives and our passion for aviation, will empower everyone to experience the joy and freedom of flight.
ELECTRICAL AND WIRING TECHNICIAN - EL SEGUNDO, CA
The Wiring Technician is responsible for building the harnesses that make our aircraft fly-by-wire. You'll work from diagrams and schematics, building harnesses to internal and external standards, and work closely with engineers in the systems integration lab.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Build prototype and production wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and subassemblies to IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class [2 / 3] criteria, including crimped, mechanically secured, and soldered interconnections.
- Prep, splice, tie, lace, and dress wire using calibrated crimp tools, thermal strippers, and thermal tweezers.
- Hand solder electrical and electronic assemblies to J-STD-001 Class [2 / 3], including wire-to-terminal and solder cup connections.
- Perform first article inspection against drawings and wire lists, applying IPC-A-610 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 acceptability criteria.
- Diagnose failures to root cause with oscilloscopes and DMMs, then document findings and corrective action.
- Work from schematics, wire lists, and interconnect drawings; red-line them and report discrepancies to engineering.
- Analyze test data and recommend changes to components, harness design, or test procedures.
- 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.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- 4+ years in electrical assembly, harness fabrication, or avionics installation.
- Ability to build to IPC/WHMA-A-620, solder to J-STD-001, and inspect to IPC-A-610.
- DC harness wiring with D-Sub, Micro-D, and circular connectors, including crimping with calibrated tooling.
- Reads schematics, wire lists, and interconnect diagrams without close supervision.
- Experience with oscilloscopes, DMMs, and similar test equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Current CIS or CIT certification in J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, or IPC/WHMA-A-620.
- Class 3 or J-STD-001 Space Addendum work on flight or space hardware.
- Automated harness test systems (Cirris, DIT-MCO, or similar), including test program setup.
- Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and AS9102 first article reporting.
WHY SKYRYSE?
- The opportunity to change the world through improving aviation safety and accessibility
- Hourly Rate: $35 - $45 per hour depending on experience
- Valuable stock option plan
- Heavily subsidized medical, dental and vision plans
- Flexible PTO plan
- A company with an ambitious vision, a dynamic work environment, and a team of smart, motivated, and fun to work-with colleagues!
WE WELCOME ALL
Skyryse is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
NO AGENCY CANDIDATES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
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