Electrical Technician
Core
Builds, tests, and troubleshoots wire harnesses and electrical subsystems for turbine-engine propulsion systems in high-reliability, high-temperature environments.
Role type
Senior IC electrical technician (aerospace propulsion)
Builds
Aerospace-grade wire harnesses, connector assemblies, and sensor integration for turbine engines
Domain
Defense technology / Aerospace propulsion
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
wire harness fabrication, crimping, soldering, connector assembly, electrical routing, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, ESD safety, schematic interpretation, root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
turbine engine experience, MIL-spec connector familiarity, IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards knowledge, sensor integration (thermocouples, pressure transducers), prototype environment adaptability
Technologies
crimp tools, soldering equipment, multimeters, continuity testers, MIL-spec connectors, high-temp wiring
Responsibilities
Build aerospace-grade wire harnesses using crimping, soldering, and heat-shrink techniques; Assemble connectors, terminals, and backshells; Route and secure harnesses within turbine engine assemblies; Perform continuity checks, insulation resistance tests, and load testing; Diagnose wiring faults, connector issues, and EMI/noise problems; Install harnesses on turbine engines ensuring correct routing around hot sections; Integrate sensors into propulsion modules; Maintain accurate build logs and wiring diagrams; Interpret schematics and engineering drawings; Support prototype builds and rapid design iterations; Participate in root-cause analysis for electrical failures
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC