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Zachary Piper Solutions

Harness Manufacturing Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions, Midland, Texas, United States, 79709

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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a highly skilled

Harness Manufacturing Engineer

to help build the first space-based cellular broadband network directly accessible by everyday mobile phones. You would join our hands‑on production team in

Midland, TX , designing and fabricating the electrical harnesses that power our next‑generation satellites. This is a dynamic, high‑impact role for engineers who thrive in fast‑paced, startup‑energy environments and want their work to literally reach orbit.

This role is onsite in

Midland, TX , and provides a generous relocation package.

Responsibilities of the Harness Manufacturing Engineer:

Design and document wire harness layouts and schematics using

Capital HarnessXC

or

SEE Electrical .

Fabricate and assemble harnesses in cleanroom conditions—perform

crimping, soldering, lacing, and pull‑testing

to

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620

standards.

Conduct

root‑cause analysis (RCA)

of defects such as vibration‑induced shorts, implementing corrective actions to achieve 97%+ yield.

Support

AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test)

through EMI, thermal, and vibration testing of harnesses and subsystems.

Create and maintain detailed

manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and training materials .

Collaborate with

mechanical, power, and antenna teams

to optimize harness routing for weight, thermal efficiency, and scalability.

Contribute to process improvements enabling production of up to

six satellites per month .

Qualifications for the Harness Manufacturing Engineer:

Bachelor’s Degree

in Electrical Engineering or related field.

3–7 years

of hands‑on experience in harness manufacturing, wiring assembly, or electrical integration.

Proficiency in

Capital HarnessXC ,

SEE Electrical , or similar CAD tools.

Certified to

IPC/WHMA‑A‑620

standards; experience in

cleanroom environments .

Demonstrated experience with

crimping, routing, soldering, and pull‑testing

(100 lb tensile).

Strong troubleshooting and process‑improvement mindset with RCA familiarity.

U.S. citizenship required.

Willingness to relocate to

Midland, TX .

Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Preferred Experience:

Aerospace or satellite manufacturing, LEO or phased‑array systems, Lean/Six Sigma.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary:

$90,000 – $100,000 + RSUs (3‑year vesting)

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Onsite schedule (4–5 days per week in Midland cleanrooms)

Growth potential within AST’s rapidly expanding manufacturing team

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