Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I

About the role

CesiumAstro is a developer and pioneer of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We are looking for a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Design the critical power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects that turn boxes into systems.
• Take full ownership of wire harness designs, including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians to develop cutting-edge space and airborne systems.
• Conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and recommendations to enhance the performance and reliability of wire harness systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 4 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
• Proficiency in harness design tools such as RapidHarness.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations.
• Experience conducting thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001.
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads.
• A detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• Experience designing for space environments.
• Hands-on experience assembling wire harnesses.

Pay

$133,000 - $161,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time employment

Benefits

• Company stock options
• Generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans

Qualifications

• Aerospace industry experience is preferred.

Skills

• Wire harness design
• Electrical engineering principles
• Controlled impedance
• Cable shielding
• Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
• Industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design
• Lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads
• Thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs
• Technical expertise and recommendations
• Spacecraft and aerospace systems design
• Wire harness assembly

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• FSA
• Life
• Disability
• Retail

Pay

$133,000 - $161,000 per year

Schedule

Full-time employment

Equal Opportunity Employer

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.