CareerPlan

Senior Wire Design and Install Engineer

USA - El Segundo, CAFull-time$177k–$239k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10
No visa sponsorshipCitizens onlySecurity clearance required

Core

Lead the design, qualification, and project management of wire harnesses for spaceflight applications, ensuring compliance with rigorous mission life requirements.

Role type

Senior IC wire design and install engineer (space applications)

Builds

Wire harnesses for satellite and ground programs supporting communications and national defense

Domain

Aerospace / Defense / Electrical Engineering

Required skills

wire harness design, electrical engineering, project management, technical documentation, anomaly investigation, RF cable knowledge, high-speed data transmission, EMI/EMC separation

Preferred skills

wire harness manufacturing, failure review board leadership, schematic interpretation, cross-functional collaboration

Technologies

wire schematics, wire assembly drawings, wire installation drawings

Responsibilities

Lead design and qualification of wire harnesses for spaceflight applications, Apply strong understanding of wire harness design constraints and materials throughout the product lifecycle, Provide technical oversight and project management leadership on complex wire harness engineering efforts, Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve manufacturing, testing, and performance challenges, Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation, Mentor and guide junior engineering staff, Maintain strict adherence to security, configuration management, and change control processes

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities