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.
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Skills

• Proficiency in harness design tools.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles.
• Controlled impedance, cable shielding, and EMC considerations.
• Industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design.
• Lab instrument proficiency.
• Detail-oriented approach.
• Communication skills.

Benefits

• Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package.
• Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in the job posting.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.