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How to Apply for Senior Harness Technician (Contract)

at Epirus

🏢 About Epirus

Epirus is revolutionizing energy efficiency in defense and commercial technology through cutting-edge directed energy systems, positioning itself at the forefront of next-generation defense solutions. The company's focus on high-reliability systems for critical applications offers technicians the opportunity to work on groundbreaking technology with real-world impact in national security and advanced commercial sectors.

About This Role

As a Senior Harness Technician at Epirus, you'll independently build and troubleshoot complex harness assemblies for directed energy systems, ensuring zero-defect quality while mentoring junior technicians. This role directly impacts the reliability of cutting-edge defense technology by manufacturing prototype and production harnesses that must withstand rigorous military specifications and operational demands.

💡 A Day in the Life

Your day typically involves interpreting complex harness drawings to build prototype assemblies, performing precision crimps and soldering while documenting each step per AS9100 standards, then testing completed harnesses with specialized equipment before collaborating with quality teams on inspection results. You'll split time between hands-on assembly work, mentoring junior technicians on techniques, and troubleshooting build issues that arise during rapid prototyping cycles.

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🎯 Who Epirus Is Looking For

  • 5+ years of hands-on experience building aerospace/defense harness assemblies with demonstrated expertise in shielded, twisted pair, coaxial, and high-voltage wiring
  • Expert-level proficiency with crimping tools (manual/pneumatic/hydraulic) and ability to perform precision crimps per IPC/WHMA-A-620 and MIL-spec standards
  • Strong soldering skills including lap/lash splices and fine pitch soldering cups, with experience using multimeters, oscilloscopes, and hipot testers for testing
  • Proven ability to interpret complex electrical schematics and harness drawings while maintaining AS9100/ISO9001 documentation and build traceability

📝 Tips for Applying to Epirus

1

Quantify your experience with specific harness types mentioned in the job description (shielded, twisted pair, coaxial, high-voltage) and include years for each

2

Highlight specific projects where you worked with IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, or NASA standards in aerospace/defense contexts

3

Mention experience with AS9100 or ISO9001 documentation systems and how you maintained build traceability in previous roles

4

Include specific examples of mentoring junior technicians or leading training sessions on harness assembly techniques

5

Demonstrate remote work capability by describing how you've successfully collaborated with distributed teams in technical roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

['Specific examples of building complex harness assemblies for defense/aerospace applications with measurable results (reduced defects, improved efficiency)', 'Experience with the exact standards mentioned (IPC/WHMA-A-620, J-STD-001, NASA workmanship standards) and how you applied them', 'Ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining quality and documentation standards', 'Examples of troubleshooting complex harness issues and implementing corrective actions with production/quality teams']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Epirus's specific directed energy systems and how harness reliability impacts their performance in defense applications
  • → The company's recent contracts or partnerships in defense technology to understand their current projects and growth trajectory
  • → Technical challenges in high-voltage and shielded harnesses for directed energy systems versus traditional aerospace applications
  • → How remote work is structured at Epirus for technical roles and what collaboration tools they use for distributed engineering teams

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk through your process for interpreting a complex harness drawing and identifying potential build issues before starting assembly
2 Describe your experience with First Article Inspection (FAI) and how you ensure zero-defect standards in rapid prototyping environments
3 Explain your approach to training junior technicians on specific techniques like precision crimping or soldering fine pitch cups
4 Discuss how you've used specialized equipment (network analyzers, hipot testers) to troubleshoot harness failures in previous roles
5 Describe a time you had to rework a harness within tight mechanical constraints and how you ensured quality while meeting deadlines
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Generic descriptions of harness experience without specifying defense/aerospace context or the exact standards mentioned in requirements
  • Failing to demonstrate remote work discipline in technical roles that require precise documentation and quality control
  • Not providing specific examples of using the exact tools and standards listed (crimping tools per IPC/WHMA-A-620, soldering to NASA standards)

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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