Epirus · 1 day ago
Senior Harness Technician (Contract)
Torrance, California, United States
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$40.69/hr - $51.54/hr
5+ years expEpirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of national security. They are seeking a Senior Harness Technician to lead the development of complex harness assemblies and ensure high-quality standards in production and testing.
AerospaceEnergy ManagementMachinery ManufacturingMilitarySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings to independently build and troubleshoot complex harness assemblies
Manufacture prototype and production harnesses—including shielded, twisted pair, coaxial, high-voltage, and multi-branch—following Epirus work instructions and prescribed standards
Install, route, and rework harnesses within mechanical assemblies, enclosures, and vehicles
Perform continuity, resistance, insulation, and functional testing using multimeters, oscilloscopes, hipot testers, and network analyzers or other specialized in process equipment
Setup and operate crimping tools (manual, pneumatic, and hydraulic) to perform precision crimps on a variety of contacts and terminals per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and MIL-spec standards
Inspect and verify crimp quality using pull testing, crimp micrometers, and visual inspection under magnification
Support First Article Inspection (FAI), development builds, rapid prototyping, and final acceptance of electrical harnesses
Ensure workmanship quality, maintain build traceability, and uphold zero-defect standards through proper documentation and process control
Collaborate with production, test, and quality teams to resolve build issues and implement corrective actions
Mentor and train Junior Harnessing Technicians
Maintain accurate records of builds, rework, and inspections in accordance with AS9100 and ISO9001 quality standards
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience building aerospace/defense or high-reliability electrical harness assemblies
Expert knowledge of hand tools and equipment used for crimping, stripping, cutting, and soldering
Strong soldering skills. Ability to hand solder lap and lash splices, and fine pitch soldering cups
Strong understanding of IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards, J-STD-001, and NASA workmanship standards
Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and mechanical drawings, BOMs, and manufacturing plans
Proficient with test equipment such as multimeters, hipot testers, and oscilloscopes
Proven track record of building complex harnesses
Comfortable in a fast-paced, iterative, and high-standards environment
Preferred
Minimum 8+ years' experience as a technician in defense, aerospace, or equivalent high‐reliability field
Certified to J-STD-100, IPC-620, and IPC-610 or NASA STD8739.4
Strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing, troubleshooting, testing, rework and repair of harnessing
Experience with connectors (e.g., D38999, Glenair, Micro-D, Nano-D, MIL-spec coax)
Familiarity with spacecraft, UAV, missile, or ground combat system harnessing practices
Experience with cleanroom protocols and ESD-safe practices
Experience with PLM and MES systems such as Oracle, Epicor, Ion, JIRA etc
Ability to support light CAD work for layout and harness routing (SolidWorks Electrical, E3, or similar)
Company
Epirus
Epirus builds directed energy and power management systems to solve some of the world’s most complex problems.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$537.63MKey Investors
M42T. Rowe PriceNational Science Foundation
2025-10-09Corporate Round
2025-03-05Series D· $250M
2022-02-15Series C· $200M
Leadership Team
Andy Lowery
Chief Executive Officer & Board Director
Grant Verstandig
Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board of Directors
Recent News
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2025-12-27
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