Senior Harness Engineer I- Secret Clearance
$130,000–$170,000 year
On-siteLong Beach, California, United States
Job Summary
Design and develop electrical harness systems for spacecraft, including connector selection, wire routing, and shielding. Generate wiring diagrams, pinout tables, and interface definitions based on spacecraft interconnect diagrams. Collaborate with systems engineering, mechanical engineering, and AIT teams to ensure seamless integration of harness systems. Create and maintain Bills of Materials in the PLM tool and develop fabrication drawings using Capital Essentials, NX, and Teamcenter. Perform electrical design analysis to ensure performance, reliability, and manufacturability while supporting the full lifecycle from design to testing. This role requires a Senior Harness Design Engineer I with 5+ years of electrical engineering experience and an active Secret Clearance. Based in Long Beach, CA, the position supports missions to the Moon, Mars, and Earth observation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or other engineering degree
- 5+ years of electrical engineering or avionics experience
- Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable
Desired Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering; or other engineering degree
- Experience in the aerospace/defense industry
- Experience supporting satellite development programs and satellite operations
- Proficiency in electrical engineering principles, including power distribution, signal integrity, grounding, and communication systems (e.g., RS-422, SPI, Ethernet, CAN bus)
- Experience with harness design tools such as Capital Essentials, NX, and Teamcenter
- Familiarity with industry standards for harness design and fabrication (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.4, IPC/WHMA-A-620)
- Experience with electrical testing of harness systems, including continuity testing, insulation resistance testing, and functional testing
- Knowledge of thermal and mechanical considerations for harness routing and integration
- Familiarity with requirement management tools such as JAMA
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with competing priorities
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