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Senior Electrical and Harness Specialist
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Job DescriptionJob Description About Epirus
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
PCBA & Harness Fabrication and Debug
Oversee harness build processes including prototyping, testing, and validation
Assemble, inspect, and rework complex PCBAs including SMT and through-hole components per IPC-A-610/620 standards.
Fabricate, troubleshoot, and rework wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems.
Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Review harness drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams using industry-standard tools (i.e. Solidworks and Altium)
Operate and maintain soldering stations, crimping tools, and cable testing equipment.
Lead improvement efforts (ie. implementing new tooling, processes, etc.)
Prototype Development & Testing
Support engineering development builds, including rapid prototyping and first-article assemblies.
Perform functional and continuity testing of PCBAs, cables, and harnesses using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and specialized test fixtures.
Review manufacturing work instructions and provide redlines
Design Feedback & DFM
Provide hands-on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) feedback to engineering during early development phases with rapid prototyping and feedback on design and manufacturing readiness
Participate in technical reviews and propose improvements in component layout, harness routing, and assembly processes.
Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure smooth and efficient execution of harness and electrical assembly manufacturing
Documentation & Quality Assurance
Support quality as needed with inspection, dispositions, root cause analysis and testing
Maintain accurate build records, rework documentation, and inspection logs in accordance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO9001).
Ensure compliance with ESD safety protocols and workmanship standards (e.g., J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739).
Contribute to the development of work instructions and process documentation.
Mentorship & Leadership
Act as a technical mentor to engineers, technicians and suppliers.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 10+ years experience as a technician in defense, aerospace, or equivalent high‐reliability field
Strong knowledge of IPC-610, J-STD-100, and IPC-620 standards
Strong understanding of soldering techniques, harness manufacturing, tooling selection, wire prep, and shield termination
Skills and Experience:
Minimum 15+ years experience as a technician in defense, aerospace, or equivalent high‐reliability field
Certified in J-STD-100, IPC-620, and IPC-610
Strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing, troubleshooting, rework and repair of PCBA's
TS Clearance
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. , lawful permanent of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you'll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, "impossible" is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $127,300—$157,000 USD
Epirus is a high-growth technology company dedicated to overcoming the asymmetric challenges inherent to the future of security. Epirus' flagship product, Leonidas, is a software-defined system built using intelligent power management techniques which allow power-hungry systems to do more with less.
Job Summary:
Responsibilities:
PCBA & Harness Fabrication and Debug
Oversee harness build processes including prototyping, testing, and validation
Assemble, inspect, and rework complex PCBAs including SMT and through-hole components per IPC-A-610/620 standards.
Fabricate, troubleshoot, and rework wire harnesses, cable assemblies, and interconnect systems.
Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, assembly drawings, and bills of materials (BOMs).
Review harness drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams using industry-standard tools (i.e. Solidworks and Altium)
Operate and maintain soldering stations, crimping tools, and cable testing equipment.
Lead improvement efforts (ie. implementing new tooling, processes, etc.)
Prototype Development & Testing
Support engineering development builds, including rapid prototyping and first-article assemblies.
Perform functional and continuity testing of PCBAs, cables, and harnesses using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and specialized test fixtures.
Review manufacturing work instructions and provide redlines
Design Feedback & DFM
Provide hands-on design-for-manufacturing (DFM) feedback to engineering during early development phases with rapid prototyping and feedback on design and manufacturing readiness
Participate in technical reviews and propose improvements in component layout, harness routing, and assembly processes.
Collaborate with engineering and supply chain teams to ensure smooth and efficient execution of harness and electrical assembly manufacturing
Documentation & Quality Assurance
Support quality as needed with inspection, dispositions, root cause analysis and testing
Maintain accurate build records, rework documentation, and inspection logs in accordance with aerospace quality standards (AS9100, ISO9001).
Ensure compliance with ESD safety protocols and workmanship standards (e.g., J-STD-001, NASA-STD-8739).
Contribute to the development of work instructions and process documentation.
Mentorship & Leadership
Act as a technical mentor to engineers, technicians and suppliers.
Basic Qualifications:
Minimum 10+ years experience as a technician in defense, aerospace, or equivalent high‐reliability field
Strong knowledge of IPC-610, J-STD-100, and IPC-620 standards
Strong understanding of soldering techniques, harness manufacturing, tooling selection, wire prep, and shield termination
Skills and Experience:
Minimum 15+ years experience as a technician in defense, aerospace, or equivalent high‐reliability field
Certified in J-STD-100, IPC-620, and IPC-610
Strong knowledge and experience in manufacturing, troubleshooting, rework and repair of PCBA's
TS Clearance
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. , lawful permanent of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
At Epirus, you'll work with technical peers and great people—and get first crack at some of the defining technology challenges of our time. Here, "impossible" is just a challenge. We're a diverse, fast-growing team of change-makers fueling the future of energy with revolutionary solutions. Join us and rewrite the rules.
As required by the Equal Pay Transparency Act, Epirus provides a reasonable range of minimum compensation for roles that may be hired. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.
For the state of California only, the range of starting pay for this role is: $127,300—$157,000 USD