Harness Design Engineer

Job Title: Harness Design Engineer Job Description

Seeking an engineer to develop electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) and wire harness designs for spacecraft. Responsibilities include creating schematics, 3D/2D drawings, and technical documentation using CAD tools such as AutoCAD or CREO. The role involves component selection and participation in design reviews for both flight harnesses and EGSE harnessing for spaceflight missions.

Responsibilities

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  Develop electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) and wire harness designs for spacecraft.

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  Create schematics, 3D/2D drawings, and technical documentation using CAD tools like AutoCAD or CREO.

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  Participate in component selection and design reviews for flight and EGSE harnessing.

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  Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and adhere to aerospace standards like Mil-Aerospace or NASA.

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  Produce technical documentation, wire lists, ICDs, and reports to support fabrication, integration, and testing.

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  Work with other engineers to create manufacturing documentation for cable, crimp, soldering, and harness build efforts.

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  Complete electronics/avionics integration.

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Essential Skills

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  Experience in wire harness design for spaceflight harness applications.

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  Proficiency in using CAD for schematics and wire harness routing.

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  Experience overseeing harness design efforts from vendors or other engineers.

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  Familiarity with soldering, harness design, cable assembly, and crimping.

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  Experience with tools such as Creo, AutoCAD, or ORCAD.

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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  Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical discipline in electronics.

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  5-10 years of relevant experience, including significant experience with flight harnesses for spaceflight, spacecraft, or satellite applications.

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  Knowledge of spaceflight hardware requirements for testing and integration.

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  Understanding of spaceflight hardware EGSE systems.

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Work Environment

The position is based in an office environment. The company is growing, offering potential opportunities for advancement. Working on projects with the NRL could eventually lead to obtaining a clearance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bethesda, Maryland.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $70.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Bethesda,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.

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