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Avionics / harness technician jobs in the space industry

Technicians building and testing the wiring harnesses, electronics boxes and flight computers inside vehicles. 66 open today.

66
Open avionics and wire-harness technicians roles
$36.00/hr
Median posted pay (45 ranges)
$32.38–$43.25
Middle half, per hour
Blue Origin
Most openings (18)

Where the avionics and wire-harness technicians jobs are

LA South Bay · 28Seattle · 13Colorado · 4Starbase · 3Space Coast · 3Bay Area · 2Bastrop · 1Huntsville · 1DC area · 1

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Who's hiring avionics and wire-harness technicians

Blue Origin · 18SpaceX · 10Impulse Space · 6Rocket Lab · 6Isar Aerospace · 3Sierra Space · 3

How to qualify as an avionics / harness technician

Soldering and cable-harness skills, reading wiring diagrams, and careful workmanship. Many people start with an electronics certificate or military electronics experience.

  1. Learn electronics basics. An electronics or electrical certificate at a community or technical college covers circuits, soldering and test equipment.
  2. Get workmanship certified. Training providers and some employers offer IPC soldering and harness classes. Some employers train you after hire.
  3. Practice reading diagrams. Wiring diagrams, schematics and build instructions are the daily tools of this job.
  4. Start on harness or assembly. Entry roles build and test harnesses and boxes, and lead to avionics test and integration work.

Credentials employers mention

  • IPC J-STD-001 soldering. Widely used workmanship certification for soldering.
  • IPC/WHMA-A-620. Standard and certification for cable and wire-harness assemblies.

Typical routes only. Requirements differ by employer and state, so read the posting and your state licensing board.

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Training near Space Coast for avionics and wire-harness technicians

Schools near Space Coast with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

Training near Bastrop for avionics and wire-harness technicians

Schools near Bastrop with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

  • Avionics Technology
    Associate degree and certificate (Avionics Installation Technician plan) offered only at Waco, covering maintenance and repair of navigation, communication and flight control systems. Check the college for length and schedule.

Training near mcgregor for avionics and wire-harness technicians

Schools near mcgregor with programs that match these jobs. Checked on each school's own site Oct 18, 2026. Not sponsored: no school pays to be listed. Confirm cost, schedule and admission with the school.

  • Avionics Technology
    Associate degree and certificate (Avionics Installation Technician plan) offered only at Waco, covering maintenance and repair of navigation, communication and flight control systems. Check the college for length and schedule.

Avionics / harness technician jobs: quick answers

How much do avionics and wire-harness technicians make in the space industry?

Across 45 space-industry avionics and wire-harness technicians postings that list pay, the middle half of posted ranges runs $32.38–$43.25 an hour, with a median of $36.00/hr (as of October 19, 2026). Posted ranges go from $22.00 to $77.04 an hour depending on level, shift and location. Many employers don't publish pay, so treat this as a guide.

Which space companies are hiring avionics and wire-harness technicians?

As of October 19, 2026, the most openings are at Blue Origin (18), SpaceX (10), Impulse Space (6), Rocket Lab (6), Isar Aerospace (3), Sierra Space (3).

Where are space-industry avionics and wire-harness technicians jobs located?

Most openings are around Los Angeles South Bay, CA (28), Seattle area, WA (13), Denver & Colorado Springs, CO (4), Starbase, TX (3), Space Coast, FL (3). Each hub page lists where crews live and furnished places to stay.

Do you need a degree to work as a avionics / harness technician at a space company?

Generally no. Postings commonly mention IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD soldering standards, crimping and harness routing, and reading wiring diagrams. 23 of today's postings explicitly mention a high-school diploma, GED, trade school or equivalent experience.

Figures come from live postings on SpaceJobs as of October 19, 2026. Pay is converted to hourly at 2,080 hours a year where employers post salaries.

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