About this role
About Karman Industries
Karman builds clean-energy turbomachinery: supercritical CO₂ rotating machinery, cryogenic heat exchangers and compressor systems. We are aerospace, energy, transportation and manufacturing engineers working to transform how the world generates heat, so industry can prosper while the planet is protected. Our core values are Extreme Ownership, Performance Excellence, Radical Transparency and Customer Centricity. This role is on-site in Signal Hill, CA.
Role Summary
Karman is hiring an Electrical Technician to build, wire and test the electrical systems on our hardware. You will fabricate harnesses, build control panels, install sensors and instrumentation, and support testing of supercritical CO₂ rotating machinery, cryogenic heat exchangers and compressor systems. You will work with electrical and controls engineers and the mechanical build team, and help us stand up our electrical build and test capability. This role is on-site and reports into Manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Build and install wire harnesses, cables, control panels and electrical enclosures to drawings, schematics and build travelers.
- Install, terminate and check sensors, instrumentation, motors, drives (VFDs), power distribution and controls hardware.
- Solder, crimp and terminate to industry workmanship standards, and perform continuity, insulation and functional checks.
- Troubleshoot electrical and controls faults on hardware and test stands using multimeters, oscilloscopes and other test equipment.
- Support commissioning and testing of machines, test stands and facility equipment, including data acquisition and instrumentation setup.
- Record build and test data accurately, and maintain traceability for components and assemblies.
- Give feedback to engineers on design, wiring and process improvements, and help write and improve work instructions.
- Keep your work area clean, organized and safe, and follow all EHS and electrical safety procedures, including lockout/tagout.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent, plus a trade certificate, apprenticeship or technical training in electronics or electrical work, or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience in electrical assembly, wiring or technician work in aerospace, energy, industrial controls or similar manufacturing.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
- Skilled in soldering, crimping and terminating, and with common electrical test equipment.
- Careful, detail-oriented and committed to documentation and quality.
- Understanding of electrical safety practices for low- and high-voltage systems.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with IPC/WHMA-A-620 and J-STD-001 workmanship standards, or certification.
- Experience with industrial controls, PLCs, VFDs, motor controls or high-power electrical systems.
- Experience with sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systems.
- Experience supporting test cells, test stands or commissioning of industrial equipment.
- Familiarity with ERP or MES systems and electronic build records.
- Experience in a startup or early-stage manufacturing environment.
Role level to be determined during interview process
Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k)-retirement plan.
Karman Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Karman Industries is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Compensation
Hourly Rate $30 – $60 per hour