MK1-Avionics Harness Design Engineer III Verified today
Role Overview
You will lead electrical and mechanical harness design for the Mk1 Vehicle as part of the Lunar Permanence business unit, which develops Blue Moon landers. This role directly impacts the history of space exploration and requires dedicated commitment to safe and repeatable spaceflight.
Responsibilities
- Design of electrical harnesses for power distribution, RF, communication and high-speed data signal
- Selection of harness components and hardware, connectors, backshells, cable and wire
- Create wiring diagrams utilizing Zuken E3
- Create 3D routed harness data files utilizing Creo (Pro/Engineer) Cabling
- Create harness detail and installation drawings including 2D flat harness drawings from 3D harness data sets
- Design and integration of harness support brackets
- Support design configuration development and trade studies
- Provide technical guidance for hardware installation
- Support the assembly and testing of cables and harnesses
- Report on activity schedule and technical status
- Identify opportunities for technical improvements
Required Qualifications
- B.S. in Aerospace, Electrical, Mechanical, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related technical subject area
- 7 or more years of experience designing wire harnesses for the aerospace industry
- Familiarity with Creo, Zuken or Windchill or experience with other high-end CAD routing software such as Unigraphics NX Electrical or Catia
- Understanding and application of wire derating analysis
- Familiar with existing applicable harness standards: IPC/WHMA-A-620A, NASA-STD-8739.4
- Strong electrical and mechanical design and integration skills using 3-D CAD software
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency with Creo, Zuken and Windchill
- Knowledge of harness fabrication and installation processes
- Experience with launch vehicle or spacecraft electrical and mechanical systems
- Experience with dfx concepts
- Experience with GD&T and ASME drawing practices
Compensation
Base pay range varies by location: CA $130,706.00 to $182,987.70 per year; CO $119,814.00 to $167,738.55 per year; WA $130,706.00 to $182,987.70 per year. Other site ranges may differ.
Employment Requirements
Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum. Background check required for all positions.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability
- 401(k) with company match up to 5%
- Education Support Program
- Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours per week
- Up to four weeks paid time off per year based on scheduled hours
- Up to 14 company-paid holidays per year