Cable Harness Assembly Technician (Marine Robotics)

Location: San Diego, CA (in-office). Due to export control requirements, candidates must be U.S. persons and independently authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $71,000–$80,000 per year, plus stock options and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops unmanned surface vessels that carry sensors at sea for persistent monitoring and data acquisition for defense, scientific, and commercial customers.

What you will do

• Install pre-built cable assemblies, connector plates, and solar panel wiring across Lightfish, Quickfish, and Heavyfish platforms.
• Read wiring diagrams and technical drawings to verify cable-to-connector mapping and pin-outs.
• Route, secure, label, and protect cables inside vessel hulls using strain relief, chafe protection, sealing, and waterproofing methods.
• Diagnose and replace damaged or worn cables during rework, repairs, and field returns.
• Perform quality inspections, document installation records and test results, and identify recurring issues.
• Collaborate with mechanical and electrical assembly technicians while adapting to shifting production priorities.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience installing cables, connectors, or wire assemblies into finished products.
• Experience with cable routing and management, electrical panel wiring, wire harnesses, or similar work.
• Ability to read wiring diagrams and technical drawings and work with multiple connector types.
• Experience with gaskets or other sealing methods for environmental protection.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, precise repetitive assembly skills, and effective communication.
• Must be a U.S. person and independently authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Soldering and crimping experience.
• Background in marine, aerospace, or defense manufacturing.
• Experience supporting multiple product lines in a fast-scaling production environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Stock options and 401(k) matching up to 4% of salary.
• Competitive insurance, including a 99% employer-covered Gold HMO plan.
• Unlimited/flexible PTO.
• Four free lunches per week, an employee activity fund, and a pet-friendly office.
• Equal employment opportunity and a commitment to diverse perspectives and experiences.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and answer screening questions during the application process.