Harness Engineer Technician

Xona Space Systems • Burlingame, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Xona is the navigational intelligence company bringing real-time, centimeter-level certainty to any device, anywhere on Earth.
With Pulsar – the world’s most advanced PNT satellite infrastructure in Low Earth Orbit – Xona will offer a future-proof, backwards-compatible global positioning system optimized for absolute precision, superior power, and robust protection.
As an Harness Engineer Technician focused on wire harnessing, you will be the hands-on bridge between engineering design and flight-ready hardware. You will be directly responsible for building, integrating, and testing the complex electrical arteries of our spacecraft and payload systems. We operate in a dynamic, prototype-to-production environment where you will not just follow instructions, but actively work to improve them. We want individuals with a deep sense of ownership who are relentless about quality and thrive in manufacturing environments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 1 to 3 years of hands-on experience as a technician building complex electro-mechanical assemblies or wire harnesses in aerospace, eVTOL, advanced automotive, or robotics.
• Proven ability to read and execute from technical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical blueprints.
• Deep familiarity with standard harnessing tools (e.g., manual and pneumatic crimpers, strippers, soldering equipment, pull and retention testers).
• Exceptional attention to detail and an uncompromising approach to quality control.
• Willingness to work onsite full-time in Burlingame, CA.
• For U.S. Roles: To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the United States (i.e. Green Card holder), or other protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
• For U.K. Roles: To comply with U.K. regulations, this role requires Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks, and successful candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance (SC).
• For Canada Roles: Successful candidates must obtain and hold a security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

Nice To Haves

• Active or prior certifications in IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001 (Space Addendum), or NASA-STD-8739.4.
• Hands-on experience working inside cleanrooms and managing Foreign Object Debris (FOD).
• Exposure to spacecraft environmental testing (vibration, thermal vacuum, thermal cycling).
• Experience with RF cables and high-speed data lines.

Responsibilities

• Build and Assemble: Cut, strip, crimp, splice, and solder wire harnesses for our flight vehicles and ground testing equipment.
• Install on Hardware: Route and connect harnesses directly onto the spacecraft, cleanly integrating them with avionics, propulsion, and mechanical systems.
• Test and Verify: Use multimeters, form boards, hipot and other automated testing tools to check your own work, ensuring perfect electrical continuity before the hardware moves down the line.
• Track Your Work: Use digital work instructions to document any defects, and report quality concerns using our manufacturing softwares.
• Improve the Process: Work directly with engineers to review work instructions, catch design issues early, and suggest smarter ways to build the product.
• Own Your Area: Maintain your tools, calibrate equipment, and keep a clean, highly organized workspace.
• Grow the Team: Help us scale the production floor by assisting in the interviewing and onboarding of new technicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED