Outpost

Electrical Technician

Los Angeles, California

Work authorization required$30k-$45kDetected 8 days ago

LogisticsAvionics

About the role

Electrical Technician Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) Outpost is pioneering Earth return logistics for space.
Our spacecraft is already backed by the U.S. government with multiple missions ahead.
This is a hands-on role on the machine shop floor, working from schematics and work instructions to fabricate, install, and inspect flight hardware.

Support avionics integration, including connector mating, continuity checks, and cable routing
Follow detailed work instructions and schematics to build flight hardware
Support test campaigns, including instrumentation setup
Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas
Document work performed and flag discrepancies to engineering
We're building vehicles that can return payloads from orbit safely and precisely enabling faster space-based manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy.
401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
Invest in your future: 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth.
Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure.

5+ years of hands-on experience in electrical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, or systems integration
Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
Experience with crimping, soldering, and cable/harness fabrication
Familiarity with basic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
Ability to work on your feet in a factory/lab environment
Experience with aerospace or automotive wiring harnesses
Experience with clean rooms or ESD-sensitive procedures
Experience with aerospace/DOD standards and material selection
You must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD certification

High school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree or technical certification in electronics or electrical fields preferred
Preferred Experience

Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your loved ones covered.
We cover the base tier of medical insurance and all premiums of vision and dental.
Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security.
Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays.
Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized.

Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!
We're looking for an Electrical Technician to build the wiring harnesses and electrical systems that connect Outpost's return vehicles.
You'll work closely with avionics engineers and the integration and test team, supporting everything from harness fabrication to instrumentation during test campaigns.
Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too.
We're a mission-focused team, building with urgency, grit, and care for the work we do and the people we do it with.

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