Electrical Technician/ Aerospace Wire Harness Builder

A New Paradigm For Space Operations.

Who We Are: 

Space Kinetic is a cleared, venture-backed startup focused on addressing urgent national security priorities. Our goal is to deliver a suite of asymmetric capabilities for space superiority and missile defense leveraging our proprietary electromechanical deployment system, which enables the rapid deployment of low-cost payloads through space without firing a thruster. Space Kinetic is currently assembling its TRL-5 prototype. Our goal is to leverage this platform to provide the United States with a new tool for securing the space domain & catalyzing the emerging space economy.

What You’ll Do: 

We are seeking an Electrical Technician / Aerospace Wire Harness Builder to support electrical assembly, wire harness fabrication, and integration of prototype aerospace hardware in a fast-paced development environment. This role will work closely with engineering and production teams to build high-quality harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical systems used in development, testing, and flight-related hardware.

For those who dream of changing the Universe, a career with Space Kinetic is the place to start.

What It Takes: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering degree from an accredited college or university.


• Build wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and electrical subassemblies to aerospace-quality standards  


• Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, pinouts, and assembly drawings  


• Cut, strip, crimp, label, route, terminate, and secure wires and connectors  


• Assemble and route harnesses for prototype hardware, test articles, and integration setups  


• Perform continuity checks, inspections, and basic troubleshooting of harnesses and electrical assemblies  


• Support electrical integration during hardware assembly and test activities  


• Maintain proper labeling, documentation, and revision control of electrical builds  


• Follow cleanliness, organization, and quality standards during assembly  


• Work closely with engineering to implement updates and design changes  


•  Support electrical checkout, bench testing, and troubleshooting during integration and test activities  


• Assist with prototype and flight hardware preparation for test campaigns  


• Support verification of harness integrity before installation 


• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder). 

 What We’d Love: 

• Ability to work with minimal direction or support and to learn quickly; strong analytical skills; creative and innovative thinking; detail-oriented; calm under pressure; commitment to follow-through; enthusiastic with a talent for motivating others; receptive to criticism and open to others' ideas; and effective in written communication. 


• Crimping, connector assembly, and basic soldering  


• Continuity testing and electrical inspection  


• Familiarity with prototype aerospace hardware  


• Experience working in development or low-volume production environments  


• Ability to support fast design changes in a startup setting  


• Curiosity for testing in-space operation


• Passion for the commercial and government space industry is a strong plus 

Where You’ll Be: 

• The position is onsite at our headquarters in El Segundo, CA. This role is supporting prototype aerospace hardware development, integration, and testing in our El Segundo facility. 

Compensation: $36.00 - $50.00/hourly 

The hourly base salary for this role is below. Pay Grades are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data.  Individual pay will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: interviews and an assessment of several factors that are unique to each candidate, job-related skills, relevant education/experience, certifications, abilities of the candidate and internal equity.  

ITAR Requirements:  
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about ITAR here 

Equal Employment Opportunity: 
Space Kinetic provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.