Lead Harness Technician, Hardware Test (R5272)
Core
Lead a team of technicians in building, modifying, and validating complex wire harnesses and cable assemblies for hardware test systems supporting V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft.
Role type
Senior IC lead harness technician (hardware test)
Builds
Wire harnesses and cable assemblies for hardware test infrastructure
Domain
Defense / Aerospace / Hardware Test
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Wire harness fabrication, electrical schematics interpretation, crimping, soldering, shielding, splicing, connector assembly, continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, troubleshooting, configuration management, vendor coordination
Preferred skills
Aerospace/UAV/military harness experience, IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, harness design tools (Capital, Zuken, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical), electromechanical assembly, team scaling
Technologies
Capital, Zuken, SolidWorks Electrical, AutoCAD Electrical
Responsibilities
Build and validate complex wire harnesses for V-BAT/X-BAT test systems; Lead and mentor the hardware test harness team; Establish and improve fabrication processes and quality standards; Interpret schematics and drawings to build production-quality harnesses; Assemble harnesses into test stands and fixtures; Perform electrical verification and troubleshooting; Partner with engineers on manufacturability feedback; Maintain documentation and BOMs; Coordinate with vendors for materials.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership