Avionics Wire Harness Technician (Starship) Verified today

SpaceX · Starbase, TX · Electronics · first seen 2026-09-11

Avionics Wire Harness Technician (Starship)

What you will do

  • Fabricate, assemble, and integrate high-quality, high-reliability wire harnesses and electro-mechanical assemblies for Starship
  • Read, interpret and work from engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, GD&T, schematics, parts lists, assembly procedures and work instructions
  • Perform electrical checkouts using custom test setups combined with off-the-shelf equipment and components
  • Use various mechanical and precision calibrated tools to perform work according to specifications and test instructions
  • Collaborate with production engineers to develop and document manufacturing processes
  • Ensure all work is performed on time, safely and professionally

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 1 or more years of experience using mechanical and/or electronic hand tools

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience fabricating or inspecting wire harness and cable assemblies
  • Background in aerospace, aviation, military or other high-reliability operating environment
  • Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems
  • Skill operating machinery, hand tools and power tools with manual dexterity
  • Ability to use precision measuring instruments
  • Ability to work in high-paced, challenging environments with rapidly changing responsibilities
  • Proficiency with computers and MS Office
  • Ability to work effectively in a team

Physical Requirements

  • Must pass NASA-STD-8739.6B Section 5.7.6 vision and color requirements
  • Stand: up to 10 hours per day
  • Sit: up to 10 hours per day
  • Push/Pull: up to 50 lbs (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Overhead reach: up to 3 hours per day
  • Walk: up to 3 hours per day
  • Lift/Carry: up to 25 lbs (unassisted) 15 minutes or less per day
  • Climb (ladder/stairs): up to 3 hours per day
  • Kneel/Crouch: up to 3 hours per day
  • Upper body twist: up to 6 hours per day
  • Work in temperatures over 80 degrees for 30 minutes or less per day
  • Work at elevated heights
  • Safely work with high voltage

Schedule and Travel

  • Must be available for all shifts, including overtime and weekends as needed
  • Approximately 10% travel required

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.