Job Title: Wire Harness TechnicianJob Description

The Wire Harness Technician plays a crucial role in overseeing the design, assembly, installation, and testing of electrical harnesses and avionics systems for aerospace or defense projects. This position ensures that all activities comply with engineering standards, safety regulations, and project timelines, while managing a dedicated team of technicians.

ResponsibilitiesDesign and assemble electrical harnesses and avionics systems.Install and test electrical systems to ensure compliance with engineering standards.Oversee project timelines and ensure adherence to safety regulations.Manage and lead a team of technicians, providing guidance and support.Essential SkillsExperience with wire harnessing, specifically with 28awg or smaller.Current IPC 620 certification (SPACE addendum preferred, expired certifications accepted if expired within the last six months).Ability to perform hand soldering of components, particularly solder cups.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience as a supervisor.Proficiency in reading and interpreting schematics.Troubleshooting skills in avionics and electrical systems.Why Work Here?

Join a company with a startup mentality, offering significant room for growth both financially and in position. Our dynamic environment encourages career development and advancement opportunities.

Work Environment

Work in a manufacturing setting, primarily at a bench, collaborating closely with a team. The environment emphasizes teaching, coaching, and teamwork to achieve project goals.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Luis Obispo, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job\n classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be\n subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits\n available for this temporary role may include the following:\n\n • Medical, dental & vision\n • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital\n • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available\n • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)\n • Short and long-term disability\n • Health Spending Account (HSA)\n • Transportation benefits\n • Employee Assistance Program\n • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in San Luis Obispo,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

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\n About Aerotek:\n\n

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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