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Actalent Electronics/harness Technician in Bethesda, Maryland
Job Title: Electronics TechnicianJob Description
Join a dedicated team of engineers in building, fabricating, testing, and delivering high-reliability electronics, harnesses, and equipment. This role focuses on a mix of flight harnesses, ground-based PCBs, and customized test racks/ground support equipment, all engineered to exact standards for an aerospace program.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the engineering team during the integration and test phases, ensuring all electronics systems meet specific hardware requirements from NASA.
Troubleshoot electronic systems, perform testing, and integrate cable crimp/harness builds.
Document test results and maintain detailed records.
Effectively use a multimeter and other testing equipment as needed.
Work through final systems delivery, applying a broad-based skillset.
Essential Skills
Experience with High-Reliability systems, specifically space hardware, ideally spaceflight hardware.
Proficiency in electronic cable and wire harness build, integration, and troubleshooting.
Ability to read schematics and use a multimeter for crimping, splicing, and connector work.
Strong electronics troubleshooting skills and familiarity with benchtop tools such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and voltmeters.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Current or expired certification for high-reliability spaceflight harnesses.
IPC-610/620 or NASA 8739.4 certification is a big plus.
Experience with J-STD-001 with a spaceflight addendum for soldering.
An Associate's degree in Engineering or a technical discipline is preferred, though experience can be substituted.
5+ years of relevant experience.
Work Environment
This position operates in an office environment. You will be part of a small, close-knit team of engineers and technicians working on space hardware for various clients, including the Naval Research Lab. The company values investment in team members, promoting a supportive, family-like work environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Bethesda, MD.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $44.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Bethesda,MD.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 12, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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