Also called: Cable Harness Assembler
Builds the bundles of wires that act like a spacecraft's nervous system.
You work at a long table laid out like a map, crimping, soldering, and lacing hundreds of wires to exact specs. NASA-standard soldering certification makes you valuable.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Certificate, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus soldering/IPC certification.
Ways in: Certification, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Electronics Assembly (certificate).
Shrinking (about -3% over 10 years).
Medium risk for 10 years. Automated cutting and labeling machines help, but complex space harnesses still need skilled hand work.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to space wire harness jobs; employers usually train and certify you to IPC standards
Classes: Electronics CTE, Shop class, Art or jewelry making, Algebra.
Official data: O*NET occupation 51-2028.
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