Spacecraft Technician (Avionics Satellite Harness Manufacturing)
Varda Space Industries · El Segundo, California, United States
Posted 29 days ago · $29.75 to $35
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days Varda Space Industries's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Varda Space Industries's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Varda Space Industries
- high 48 stale, 0 reposted of 86 open
- Hiring momentum
- 215 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Varda Space Industries's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Varda Space Industries.
About this role
The Spacecraft Technician (Avionics Satellite Harness Manufacturing) at Varda is responsible for the manufacturing, assembly, inspection, and testing of electrical harnesses for satellite systems. Daily tasks include following technical drawings and work instructions, performing crimping and soldering, conducting various electrical tests, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. The role requires collaboration with engineering and quality teams to maintain high workmanship standards and documentation accuracy.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Varda Space Industries as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma, GED, technical school certificate, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- 5+ years of experience manufacturing electrical harnesses, cable assemblies, avionics hardware, or high-reliability wiring.
- Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, wire lists, harness drawings, connector pinout tables, work instructions, and bill of materials.
- Experience with crimping, soldering, wire stripping, connector assembly, and harness routing.
- Experience using hand tools, crimp tools, soldering tools, heat guns, multimeters, and basic electrical test equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
Nice to have
- Aerospace, satellite, spacecraft, defense or high-reliability electronics experience.
- Experience manufacturing flight harnesses or avionics cable assemblies.
- Knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or NASA workmanship standards.
- Experience with ESD-controlled and cleanroom environments.
- Experience performing continuity, hipot, insulation resistance, and functional testing.
What you get
- Flexible PTO policy + 12 paid holidays
- 100% company-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plans for employees and dependents with FSA and employer-matched HSA options
- Voluntary accident, hospital, critical illness, and pet insurance
- $120/month wellness reimbursement for gym and fitness expenses
- 12 weeks of parental leave (with supplemental disability leave for CA mothers)
- Family building, pregnancy, parenting and menopause benefits via Maven Clinic
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of opportunities for career advancement or professional development.
- The role may require overtime, weekend work, or schedule flexibility to meet production milestones.
- The physical demands of the job include the ability to lift 25–35 lbs and work in an ESD-controlled or cleanroom environment.
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Listed by Varda Space Industries on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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