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Electrical Assembler I+ - Harness Shop

Karman Space & Defense

Karman Space & Defense

Other Engineering
Mukilteo, WA, USA
Posted on May 29, 2025

We are currently offering a $500 signing bonus for this position!

SUMMARY:

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician is responsible for supporting assembly, test, and production work related to electro-mechanical devices. Tasks included in this position are electrical assembly, wire harness fabrication, circuit board component installation and other tasks essential to electro-mechanical component fabrication.

ABOUT US:

Karman Space & Defense provides concept-to-production solutions for mission-critical systems on spacecraft, launch vehicles, missiles, hypersonics, and integrated defense systems. We believe that solving the industry’s most complex and mission-critical challenges requires relentless determination and a willingness to push the boundaries of possibility. Karman Space & Defense brings to bear unparalleled production capabilities, unmatched engineering expertise, and unflinching analysis to render the impossible, possible.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Tuition Reimbursement*

WHAT YOU WILL DO

  • Wire harness fabrication utilizing wire splicing, crimping, Molex connector installation and soldering on a multitude of different connectors and cable types
  • Potting and encapsulation of connectors and electronics
  • Reads, understands and follows engineering assembly drawings, bill of materials, manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and misc. supporting documentation.
  • Able to troubleshoot assembly issues under limited supervision
  • Assembly and test of various mechanical systems using standard electronic test equipment
  • Observes safety and security procedures, reports potentially unsafe conditions
  • Assists with basic facility maintenance and clean-up

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Required Education: High School diploma
  • Required Experience: Experience with basic hand and power tools
  • Typically possesses 1-2+ years of related experience in a technical and/or assembly environment
  • Familiarity with operating standard electronic test equipment; oscilloscopes, meters, frequency generators, etc. a plus
  • Demonstrates an exceptional work ethic, and a strong desire to work in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  • Physical requirements of this position include moderate physical and repetitious work, standing for extended periods of time, the use of stairs and occasional heavy lifting
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Karman is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform servicemember status; or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.