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.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate's degree or technical certification in electronics or electrical fields
- 5+ years hands-on experience in electrical assembly, wiring harness fabrication, or systems integration
- Proficiency reading electrical schematics and wiring diagrams
- Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 standards
- Experience with crimping, soldering, and cable/harness fabrication
- Experience with connector mating, continuity checks, and cable routing
- Familiarity with basic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)
- Ability to assist with electrical troubleshooting during integration and test
- Ability to support instrumentation setup during test campaigns
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards
- Ability to work on your feet in a factory/lab environment and maintain organized work areas
- Work in-person five days per week in Playa Vista, California (on-site)
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. authorizations
- 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
Outpost Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with base‑tier medical premiums covered by the company and dental and vision premiums fully covered. Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance are also provided.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a defined company match is offered to support long‑term savings. This adds a clear, structured retirement component to total rewards.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Stock options are granted to all new hires, emphasizing broad ownership across the team. Equity is positioned as a meaningful part of compensation at the startup stage.
Outpost Space Insights
What We Do
We’re developing reusable vehicles that bring payloads home from orbit safely and precisely, enabling faster in-space manufacturing, global delivery, and entirely new capabilities in the space economy.
Why Work With Us
We’re a mission-driven team that moves with urgency and cares deeply about the work and the people doing it. We are scaling. That means ownership from day one. You will not be a small cog in a massive program. You will design hardware, test it, iterate it, and watch it move toward flight.
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Our belief is that the best ideas emerge through close collaboration. By working together in person, our teams can move quickly, share ideas openly, and build strong relationships while also enjoying the time we spend together.
