Senior Wiring Specialist

ABOUT US:

Astro Mechanica is a vertically integrated aerospace company building a faster, more connected future. Our mission is to democratize high-speed flight by making supersonic travel flexible, accessible, and sustainable. We believe that rapid, on-demand, point-to-point global mobility will become the new standard for moving people and goods across the planet. To achieve this, we are integrating our advanced airframe and engine technologies - which include Duality™, our proprietary dual-use propulsion system - with a new flight operations model to make supersonic transport as efficient and economical as commercial air travel is today. In the near term, we are developing adaptable, high-speed systems to close aircraft performance gaps for the United States government.

WHO WE ARE:

We’re a team of passionate engineers dedicated to advancing aerospace. We’re generalists with specialist depth, united by a flat structure and a shared obsession with building things that work well. We move fast, stay pragmatic, and let engineering excellence speak louder than hierarchy.

WHO YOU ARE

Astro Mechanica is looking for a Senior Wiring Specialist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is someone who is capable of fabricating, assembling, maintaining, and continuously improving the electrical systems for conducting rigorous testing of our innovative jet engine and subsystems. Your work at Astro Mechanica will keep test operations running smoothly, while constantly expanding and improving test capabilities.

In this role, your mission will be to create harnessing for flight hardware and supporting electrical systems for hardware research and development. You will have firsthand responsibility to build out complex control and data acquisition equipment. This will enable rigorous subsystem and aircraft level integration testing before leaving the ground. You embody the test-like-you-fly philosophy.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Layout and physical build of complex electrical enclosures with supporting electronics (enclosures, DIN rail, cable duct, terminal blocks)

• Regularly work around 3-phase, high power, and high voltage systems

• Harness assembly - crimping/soldering terminals, cable lacing and sleeving

• Troubleshooting electrical systems verifying continuity, resistance and hi-pot testing, electrical grounding

• Frequent collaboration with engineering

• Maintain a high standard of quality through conductor labeling, documentation, and overall aesthetic

• Test facility maintenance, troubleshoot problems, site cleanliness

• Conducts work efficiently while in a safe and professional manner

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Experience in aerospace or automotive industries

• Familiarity with pressurized systems, fluid systems hardware and instrumentation

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring pinout diagrams

• Knowledge of sensors - pressure, temperature, load cells, mass flowrate, current transducer

• Knowledge of electrical components - power supplies, network switches, relays, contactors, signal conditioners, connectors and backshells

• Familiarity with data acquisition systems, PLC hardware, and software interfaces

• Takes initiative for continuous improvement (not just completing assigned tasks)

• Flexibility to work in fast-paced environment

• Attentive to detail and maintain a high level of quality in all work

• Capable of lifting 35 pounds, stand for long periods, maneuver in restricted spaces, work low to ground and on raised platforms

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• 401(k) program and transparent stock option plan

• Self-managed and flexible time-off policy, including PTO, paid holidays, and sick time

• Flexible work environment

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Astro Mechanica is an equal opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.