Harness Engineer

Alameda, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Details:

The Company
Our clients mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. They are one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch providers in the world and operate one of the industrys first flight-proven electric propulsion systems for satellites. With commercial launches to low Earth orbit and a track record of rapid growth they continue to shape the future of space exploration and connectivity.

The Team & Role
We are seeking a talented and curious engineer to join the Avionics team to design and lead harness development for the launch vehicle. This role will own the harness architecture and design process from first article assembly through production and testing supporting test and flight harnesses across rocket systems.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with mechanical thermal and electrical teams for end-to-end harness development including schematic design qualification testing and system integration. This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where your contributions will directly impact the companys mission and growth.

Responsibilities

Act as the Harness Responsible Engineer on the launch vehicle program
Define harness requirements materials and connector selection in partnership with Mechanical Thermal and Electrical engineers
Design routing layouts and EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) details
Draft and review manufacturing and assembly drawings
Create and maintain product/system wiring diagrams and schematics
Conduct testing such as pin-to-pin isolation grounding and continuity checks
Troubleshoot development and production wiring issues and drive corrective actions
Document and update procedures FMEAs test results requirements and work instructions
Work hands-on in design production and testing environments

Compensation

Base salary range: $135000 - $175000 depending on experience

Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
5 years of professional experience in harness design
3 years of experience with mechanical design/CAD software and PLM tools
Ability to interpret and create complex electrical wiring diagrams
Strong knowledge of wire harness design and manufacturing processes
Experience with aerospace material/component selection
Hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience for wiring systems
Familiarity with industry specifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 NASA-STD-8739.4/8739.6 NASA-STD-6016 SAE AS22759 or J-STD-001
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Self-motivated detail-oriented and excellent communication skills

Preferred / Desired Skills

Background in aerospace applications
Experience with redundancy strategies for flight-critical systems
Designing for high-vibration and vacuum environments
Proficiency with Siemens NX Teamcenter or RapidHarness
Demonstrated ability to balance weight cost and manufacturability in hardware design
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving approach to root cause investigations

Other Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee) or able to obtain necessary trade licenses per ITAR/EAR regulations
Ability to meet background checks and if applicable obtain clearance to work on government contracts

Details:The CompanyOur clients mission is to Improve Life on Earth from Space by creating a healthier and more connected planet. They are one of the lowest cost-per-launch dedicated orbital launch providers in the world and operate one of the industrys first flight-proven electric propulsion systems...

Details:

Responsibilities

Act as the Harness Responsible Engineer on the launch vehicle program
Define harness requirements materials and connector selection in partnership with Mechanical Thermal and Electrical engineers
Design routing layouts and EMI (Electro Magnetic Interference) details
Draft and review manufacturing and assembly drawings
Create and maintain product/system wiring diagrams and schematics
Conduct testing such as pin-to-pin isolation grounding and continuity checks
Troubleshoot development and production wiring issues and drive corrective actions
Document and update procedures FMEAs test results requirements and work instructions
Work hands-on in design production and testing environments

Compensation

Base salary range: $135000 - $175000 depending on experience

Details:

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering or related technical field
5 years of professional experience in harness design
3 years of experience with mechanical design/CAD software and PLM tools
Ability to interpret and create complex electrical wiring diagrams
Strong knowledge of wire harness design and manufacturing processes
Experience with aerospace material/component selection
Hands-on testing and troubleshooting experience for wiring systems
Familiarity with industry specifications such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 NASA-STD-8739.4/8739.6 NASA-STD-6016 SAE AS22759 or J-STD-001
Strong documentation and reporting skills
Self-motivated detail-oriented and excellent communication skills

Preferred / Desired Skills

Background in aerospace applications
Experience with redundancy strategies for flight-critical systems
Designing for high-vibration and vacuum environments
Proficiency with Siemens NX Teamcenter or RapidHarness
Demonstrated ability to balance weight cost and manufacturability in hardware design
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving approach to root cause investigations

Other Requirements

Must be a U.S. Person (citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee) or able to obtain necessary trade licenses per ITAR/EAR regulations
Ability to meet background checks and if applicable obtain clearance to work on government contracts