Wire Harness Design Engineer II Verified today
CesiumAstro develops communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and space and airborne platforms. We are seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer II to join our Austin, TX team.
In this role, you will take full ownership of wire harness designs, including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings. You will work shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians on cutting-edge space and airborne systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-complexity wire harnesses across space and airborne systems and ground support equipment
- Ensure adherence to requirements and workmanship standards for harness design
- Leverage preferred parts listings based on component reliability, availability, and manufacturability
- Define design for EMI/EMC compliance, radiation tolerance, and space charging environments
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align harness designs with system-level requirements for performance, manufacturability, and reliability
- Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of harness systems at box, subsystem, and platform levels
- Contribute to design standards and process improvements to advance wire harness discipline maturity
- Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to manage supply chain, build quality, and schedule
- Present technical solutions in design reviews and serve as subject matter expert for interconnect systems
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university
- 2 years of relevant industry or university research experience
- Familiarity with harness design tools such as Capital Essentials or Zuken E3
- Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility
- Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs for compliance with industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements
- Exposure to industry standards such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and/or NASA-STD 8739.4A
- Awareness of high-reliability components such as D38999, Micro-D, Nano-D connectors and M227569/M27500 series wire
- Detail-oriented with high accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications
- Excellent written and spoken communication skills
Preferred Experience
- Experience designing for aerospace environments
- Conceptual understanding of wire harness assembly and necessary tooling
Full-time employment includes company stock options and benefits: health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability, and retirement plans.