Associate Electrical Engineer Verified today
Position Overview
Join our team as an Associate Electrical Engineer. You will work closely with senior engineers to design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment. This role requires attention to detail, strong collaboration skills, and enthusiasm for aerospace projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
- Create detailed electrical schematics and select wiring, connectors, back shells, and harness components to meet company and industry standards.
- Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
- Conduct testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
- Prepare technical documentation including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
- Work with multidisciplinary teams in power, RF, command and data handling, and other subsystems to ensure seamless electrical system integration.
Education
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
Experience
Minimum 0-2 years of industry experience or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of space environment and industry standards.
- Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
- Proficiency in CAD software for harness design (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, Mentor Graphics).
- Experience with electrical simulation and analysis tools (SPICE, MATLAB).
- Prior experience in electrical harness design through internships, co-op programs, or aerospace engineering projects.
Required Skills
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Critical thinking and creative problem-solving with adaptability to evolving requirements.
- Meticulous attention to detail in documentation and design.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in standard office environment and use computer for extended periods.
- Occasional hands-on work with hardware in lab environments.