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About Outpost
Outpost builds reusable Earth-return vehicles that enable in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and rapid global delivery through space. The CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of target, and is refurbished and relaunched.
The Role
You'll fabricate, install, and inspect the wiring harnesses and electrical systems for Outpost's return vehicles. This is hands-on production work on the machine shop floor, working from schematics and work instructions to build flight hardware. You'll collaborate closely with avionics engineers and the integration and test team.
Your Responsibilities
- Fabricate, install, and inspect wiring harnesses and electrical systems for the return vehicle
- Support avionics integration, including connector mating, continuity checks, and cable routing
- Follow detailed work instructions and schematics to build flight hardware
- Assist with electrical troubleshooting during integration and test
- Support test campaigns, including instrumentation setup
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
- Document work performed and flag discrepancies to engineering
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 5 or more years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, or systems integration
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
- Experience with crimping, soldering, and cable/harness fabrication
- Familiarity with basic test equipment such as multimeters and oscilloscopes
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
- Ability to work on your feet in a factory or lab environment
Preferred Qualifications
- IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD certification
- Experience with aerospace or automotive wiring harnesses
- Experience with clean rooms or ESD-sensitive procedures
- Experience with aerospace or DOD standards and material selection
- Associate's degree or technical certification in electronics or electrical fields
Compensation and Benefits
- Hourly salary: $30 to $45 per hour, non-exempt and overtime eligible, based on experience
- Annual performance-based bonuses
- Meaningful equity in Outpost
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with employer coverage of base medical and all vision and dental premiums
- Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
- Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
- Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea
- Pet-friendly office
- Monthly company happy hours and events
Location and Schedule
Playa Vista, California. In-person, five days per week.
Legal Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. Section 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.