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Harness Technician Senior First Shift – Millennium Space Systems

El Segundo, California Job ID JR2026490189 Category All Hourly Unions Role Type Onsite Post Date Jan. 06, 2026
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Job Description

Millennium Space Systems (MSS), a part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is seeking a Harness Technician Senior - First Shift to support the Manufacturing team in El Segundo, CA!

Job Summary
As a Harness Technician Sr, you will work hands‐on with space hardware, translating designs into reality, and your skill and attention to detail will translate directly to on‐orbit mission success. Build and terminate wiring harnesses to a high quality and repetitious manner for Spacecraft installation. This role requires the ability to work the first shift.

This position's internal job code is Avionics and Harness Technician Sr. Our team is currently hiring for Grade 24.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Fabricate harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems

  • Build and terminate wiring harnesses to a high quality For Racks, Boxes

  • Explain assembly procedures or techniques to co‐workers

  • Work and take direction from team leader for project completion

  • Confer with supervisors regarding any anticipated production problems

  • Cross‐train/mentor new hires.

  • Other duties as assigned.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. 

Security Clearance and Export Control Requirements

This position must meet Export Control compliance requirements, therefore a “US Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.15 is required. “US Person” includes US Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Minimum 4 years experience as a technician in aerospace or equivalent high‐reliability field

  • Certification to J‐STD‐001 space, NASA.STD.8739.4

  • Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail

  • Experience using hand tools, repairing and troubleshooting electronic components

  • Ability to read schematics, harness wiring diagrams, layout drawings, mechanical drawings, circuit layouts, and parts lists

  • Ability to lift up to 25 pounds

  • Applicants must pass a soldering and crimping test.

  • Experience working in a clean room.

  • Familiar with the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

  • Demonstrated ability to use computer applications for work documentation

  • Practice good housekeeping, tool control, FOD awareness/prevention, and safety at all times

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and teamwork skills.

  • Experienced with all MS Office software.

  • Demonstrated ability to perform in‐process verify of work. (2PV)

  • 4+ Years of knowledge of various wire harness tools to include manual and pneumatic crimpers is preferred

  • IPC/WHMA‐A‐620 highly desired

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process

Drug Free Workplace:

Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

  • This role will be on 1st  Shift

Total Rewards:

At Millennium Space Systems, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent.  Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.  

Millennium Space Systems also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.  

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range: Grade 24: $29.42/hr - $47.09/hr


Applications for this position will be accepted until May. 29, 2026


Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift


Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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