Harness Engineer (Senior-Staff)
Core
Architect spacecraft-wide electrical harness standards, routing rules, and automation tools to enable rapid, reliable design and integration across multiple vehicle configurations and programs.
Role type
Senior/Staff Technical Leader, Harness Engineering
Builds
Spacecraft electrical harness systems, design automation tooling, and organizational standards
Domain
Aerospace / Space Systems / Electrical Engineering
Required skills
spacecraft harness architecture, EMI/EMC, grounding, signal integrity, system-level verification, supply chain coordination, design-for-manufacture, cross-organizational leadership, technical mentorship, automation tooling
Preferred skills
ECAD/MCAD software, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), EMC qualification campaigns, parts list governance
Technologies
ECAD, MCAD, CAD
Responsibilities
Define spacecraft-wide harness standards and interface conventions; Establish routing rules and mechanical interface standards for full spacecraft configurations; Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing on part selection and manufacturability; Create automation tools for rapid harness design and validation; Mentor engineers and shape technical alignment across teams; Anticipate architectural trade-offs and drive risk mitigation strategies.
Seniority
Senior/Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence