In this role, you will design and own electrical interconnect systems for high-performance space vehicles, leading development from early concept through production and integration. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact for harness-related design decisions while collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines to deliver reliable solutions for demanding mission environments.

Requirements

into detailed harness designs that meet functional, environmental, and reliability constraints Evaluate and specify components such as wiring, connectors, shielding approaches, cable constructions, and associated hardware suited for demanding environments Create and release documentation packages including interconnect schematics, system block diagrams, and production drawings Lead and contribute to design reviews, proactively identifying risks, gaps, and opportunities to improve overall system performance Develop clear assembly instructions and verification procedures aligned with industry standards and proven engineering practices Partner with cross-functional teams to define electrical

, ensuring alignment between mechanical, software, electrical, product, and compliance stakeholders Support rapid development cycles, including prototyping, deployment, and continuous improvement Manage contributions across multiple programs simultaneously, balancing priorities across different phases of development Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) Minimum of 3 years designing wiring and interconnect systems for harsh-environment applications such as aerospace, defense, or industrial platforms Demonstrated ownership of full interconnect system design, including grounding approaches, signal performance, power distribution, and shielding strategies Proficiency in interpreting and working from wiring diagrams and interconnect documentation Experience optimizing designs to meet mission

, including manufacturability, mass efficiency, and overall system performance Experience conducting trade studies to optimize connector selection, conductor sizing, wiring topology, and shielding methods Ability to ensure compliance with system-level electrical constraints such as current capacity, voltage limits, redundancy

, bandwidth, and EMI/EMC considerations Strong understanding of electrical failure modes and mitigation techniques, including interference, voltage drop, thermal effects, and crosstalk Working knowledge of GD&T and common engineering drawing standards as applied to formboards, manufacturing drawings, and production documentation Familiarity with

for cable and harness design, fabrication, inspection, and acceptance in accordance with NASA-STD-8739.4 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 Experience qualifying hardware for flight, including defining test and analysis approaches for environmental and mechanical conditions, wear, and service-life

Experience developing 3D harness routing models within PLM-managed CAD environments, preferably NX and Teamcenter Ability to optimize electrical and communication system designs for power distribution, conductor sizing, voltage drop, thermal performance, and component derating Familiarity with radiation effects on avionics systems and materials in high-radiation space environments, including hardware design, analysis, and qualification for mission exposure conditions Working familiarity with communication standards and data buses (e.g., Ethernet, CAN, RS-422) Software and programming experience with emphasis on electrical interconnect systems and database integration, including working knowledge of SQL, YAML, and JSON Additional Information:

Compensation

bands are determined by role, level,

Harnessing Design Engineer