Staff Harness Engineer
The Role
As a Staff Electrical Hardware Design Engineer, you will take ownership of full-cycle PCBA designs, from early concept to flight readiness. You will work cross-functionally with RF, mechanical, software, FPGA/SoC, and operations teams to bring high-reliability, space-ready electronics to orbit. You will guide the Electrical Engineering team on special topics and present across disciplines to help facilitate ideas, product readiness, and conduct reviews.
Responsibilities
- Design system level harnesses from power distribution to high-speed communications
- Own the harness design lifecycle and implement harness design best practices
- Collaborate across teams - mechanical, RF, electrical, and systems - to ensure seamless integration
- Serve as technical point of contact for wire, cable, connector, and harness suppliers
- Support resolving non-conformances from harness suppliers
- Provide critical input to schedule planning, hardware requirements, and process improvements
- Define test plans and verification strategies that meet flight readiness requirements
What Success Looks Like
- You consistently deliver flight-quality harnesses on schedule with minimal oversight
- You proactively identify and articulate system-level risks and drive mitigations early
- You communicate across hardware/software and cross-functional gaps with confidence and clarity
- You make thoughtful trade-offs in constrained environments and justify them with data
- You show curiosity about advanced areas like architecture optimization or radiation mitigation
- You exhibit advanced wide-ranging experience in harness engineering, using in-depth professional knowledge
- You get things done, align with stakeholders, and document concisely
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science or higher in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years' experience designing, testing, and troubleshooting complex harnesses
- Experience with designing and maintaining systems from beginning to end of the product lifecycle
- Knowledge of PCBAs and working closely with electrical design engineers to define harnessing requirements and inform board level design decisions
- Understanding of RF cabling, components, and testing
- Strong knowledge of industry harnessing standards (NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
- Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD applications
- Strong knowledge of Zuken or other harness design applications
- Experience in engineering product lifecycle management tools
- Strong knowledge of cable assembly design
- Understanding of electromagnetic effects (EME), electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and electromagnetic interference (EMI)
- Excellent organizational skills and strong documentation habits
Required Qualifications
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), refugee, or asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or U.S. Department of Commerce.
Location and Travel
This role is based onsite at our Louisville, CO office. Travel up to 10% domestic or international.
Compensation
Approximate base salary range: $126,887 to $158,217. Total compensation includes base, bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation varies based on education, qualifications, experience, location, and internal team equity.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid flexible time off
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Parental leave program
- Employer-sponsored lifestyle spending account
- Commuter and parking benefits
- Mental health resources
- Monthly phone stipend
- Dog-friendly work environment with pet insurance options