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Electrical Technician

Outpost logoOutpost$30–$45/hrLos Angeles, CA, United StatesFullTimePosted 3mo ago
  • US citizenship

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This posting states $62.4k–$93.6k a year. Open technician jobs in California post a median of $73.9k a year, the middle half $61.6k–$83.2k, across 24 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## Electrical Technician Location: Playa Vista, California (in-person, five days per week) ## The return lane isn’t going to build itself. Come build it with us. Outpost is an orbital logistics company rewriting the rules of global logistics by building reusable Earth-return vehicles that unlock in-space manufacturing, on-orbit warehousing, and 60-minute global delivery through space.

Our CarryAll vehicle family returns payloads ranging from 200 kilograms to 10 metric tons, lands within 10 meters of its target, and can then be refurbished and launched again.

One vehicle, many missions: responsive logistics and precision delivery for national security; commercial cargo moved with real cadence; R&D payloads flown, tested, and refined across repeatable cycles; and critical aid delivered where roads and runways can’t reach. The demand is already here, validated through defense and civil agreements and supported by a growing pipeline of government and commercial customers.

We have the customers, the team, and a clear technical path ahead of us. We’re building the return lane. Come build it with us. ## The Team We're looking for an Electrical Technician to build the wiring harnesses and electrical systems that connect Outpost's return vehicles.

This is a hands-on role on the machine shop floor, working from schematics and work instructions to fabricate, install, and inspect flight hardware.

You'll work closely with avionics engineers and the integration and test team, supporting everything from harness fabrication to instrumentation during test campaigns. ## Responsibilities - Fabricate, install, and inspect wiring harnesses and electrical systems for the return vehicle - Support avionics integration, including connector mating, continuity checks, and cable routing - Follow detailed work instructions and schematics to build flight hardware - Assist with electrical troubleshooting during integration and test - Support test campaigns, including instrumentation setup - Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas - Document work performed and flag discrepancies to engineering ## Qualifications - High school diploma or equivalent required, associate's degree or technical certification in electronics or electrical fields preferred - 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) - Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards - Ability to work on your feet in a factory/lab environment ## Preferred Experience - IPC/WHMA-A-620 or J-STD certification - Experience with aerospace or automotive wiring harnesses - Experience with clean rooms or ESD-sensitive procedures - Experience with aerospace/DOD standards and material selection ## Compensation - Competitive compensation: $30-$45 hourly salary (non-exempt, overtime eligible), based on experience - Additional Compensation : Annual performance-based bonuses that reward your impact. - Shared upside: Meaningful equity in Outpost so you share directly in the value you help create. - Comprehensive healthcare : 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. - Protection when it matters : Company-provided short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind, plus life insurance for even more security. - PTO : Recharge on your own terms with paid time off, plus 9 days of paid holidays. - Invest in your future : 401(k) with company match to help you build long-term wealth. - Fueled for the mission : Daily DoorDash lunch stipend, plus unlimited snacks, coffee, and tea to keep you energized. - Mission that matters: Work shoulder-to-shoulder with leaders from aerospace, new space, and deep-tech industries building the future of orbital infrastructure. - Pet Friendly Office : Bring your furry friend into the office so that they can be a part of our mission too. - Monthly Company Happy Hours and Events: Drinks at the local bar, hibachi nights, mini golfing and more!

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.

From Outpost's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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