Harness Manufacturing Engineer
Core
Own manufacturing engineering and production operations for Planet's in-house wire harness cell across all satellite programs.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Wire Harness)
Builds
Wire harnesses for imaging satellites
Domain
Aerospace / Satellite Manufacturing
Required skills
wire harness fabrication, crimping, solder cup termination, shield termination, backshell installation, potting, IPC/WHMA-A-620 Class 3, harness drawings, wiring diagrams, pinout tables, RapidHarness, SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks tooling, hardware assembly, integration, test, technical writing
Preferred skills
standing up new manufacturing cells, space flight interconnect standards (MIL-DTL-83513, MIL-DTL-22520), automated test systems (CAMI, Cirris), specialized crimp tooling (DMC, Schleuniger), MES/PLM software, cleanroom environments
Technologies
RapidHarness, SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks, CAMI, Cirris, DMC, Schleuniger
Responsibilities
Develop and document harness assembly procedures, process flows, work instructions, and cleanroom/ESD protocols; Scope, design, and deploy tooling, fixtures, workstations, and verification programs; Partner with Electrical Engineering to provide DFM/DFA feedback; Support vehicle subsystem integration and troubleshoot build issues; Manage make versus buy transition; Participate in hiring and training production technicians; Monitor production metrics and recommend facility improvements
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC
