Cable Assembler

Title: Cable Assembler III


Location: Poway, CA

Job Type: Contract | Temp-to-Hire

Shift Options:

1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 2:30 PM OR 2nd Shift: 3:00 PM – 12:30 AM


Position Overview


We are seeking an experienced Cable Assembler III to join a leading Aerospace & Defense manufacturing team in Poway, CA. This position is responsible for assembling, wiring, soldering, and testing electronic and mechanical assemblies while working from engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Candidates must have strong attention to detail and experience working in a high-quality manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications (Must Have)


✔ 3+ years of Cable Assembly or Electronic Assembly experience

✔ Experience using:Hot Tweezers, Soldering Equipment, Calipers, Tape Measure


✔ Ability to: Read and interpret Blueprints, Read Engineering Drawings, Understand Wire Lists, Interpret Specifications and assembly instructions


✔ Experience with: Cable Harness Assembly, Wire Harnessing, Soldering, Electronic & Mechanical Assembly


✔ Basic computer skills

✔ Strong attention to detail and ability to distinguish colors

✔ Ability to work independently and in a team environment

✔ Willingness to work overtime when required


✔ Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Soldering Certification

Aerospace or Defense manufacturing experience

Key Responsibilities

Assemble electronic and mechanical components according to engineering specifications.

Build and install cable assemblies, wire harnesses, chassis, printed circuit boards (PCBs), panels, LRUs, batteries, and servo motors.

Perform wiring, soldering, crimping, and cable harness assembly.
Set up, adjust, and maintain required assembly tolerances.
Disassemble, modify, repair, and reassemble components as needed.

Inspect completed assemblies to ensure quality and compliance with specifications.

Follow all safety procedures and quality standards.

Maintain a clean and organized work area.

Assist in training and supporting junior assemblers when needed.

Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills & Experience

Cable Assembly, Wire Harness Assembly, Electronic Assembly, Mechanical Assembly, Soldering, Cable Harnessing, PCB Assembly, Blueprint Reading, Engineering Drawings, Wire Lists, Assembly Documentation, Hot Tweezers, Calipers, Tape Measure, Precision Measuring Tools, Hand Tools, Quality Inspection, Aerospace Manufacturing, Defense Manufacturing

Guiding Principles and Core Values: UP HIRE
Understanding Matters.
We actively listen to each other, our STEM professionals, and customers. We take the time to understand their needs to make the best connections in the industry.

People Matter.
People are at the center of our company. All decisions we make are in the best of interest of our employees, co-workers, communities, candidates and customers.

Honesty Matters.
We conduct our business with integrity and DO the right things. We ARE trustworthy partners WHO stand behind our work and people.

Innovation Matters.
We are disciplined in bringing forward new thought and solutions that guide the industry and grow our company. Continued growth secures sustainability that provides solid careers for our employees, stability for our STEM professionals, and reliability to our customers.

Relationships Matter.
We take personal responsibility for all relationships with our employees, co-workers, STEM professionals and customers. Courtesy, dignity and respect EQUAL high performance results.

Everything Matters.
We hold ourselves accountable to perform with the upmost of professionalism, attention to detail, and highest standard of service. We hit our targets and do what we say we will do.