Harness Design Engineer

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a highly skilled Harness Design Engineer to take responsibility for the Spacecraft Harness work package, coordinating with engineering teams and suppliers. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Electrical Harness Design specifically within Aerospace or Defense sectors, and must possess a degree in Electrical Engineering. Proficiency with harness design tools and fluent English are essential, while experience with additional languages is advantageous. Flexible hybrid working arrangement is offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive professional experience in Electrical Harness Design within Aerospace or Defense.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to work precisely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Define functional and physical electrical wiring for systems.
• Analyze mission requirements into technical specifications.
• Lead co-engineering activities with suppliers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for integration.

Skills

Electrical Harness Design

Communication

Soft Skills

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Harness design and modeling software

Job description

Harness Design Engineer (Space Systems)

Location: Stevenage (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite)

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Security Clearance: SC Eligible (BPSS considered for candidates with strong Space/Defense backgrounds)

We are seeking a highly skilled System Engineer (Electrical Harness) to take central responsibility for the Spacecraft Harness work package throughout Phases B, C, and D of major space programs. You will serve as the primary technical lead, coordinating between customers, internal engineering teams, and external suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Design: Define functional and physical electrical wiring, including functional channels, cable lists, and electrical diagrams (block/wiring).
• Requirements Management: Analyze mission requirements and cascade them into technical harness specifications.
• Technical Analysis: Perform or coordinate critical analyses including voltage drop, cable/connector derating, and mass estimation.
• Supplier Management: Lead co‑engineering activities with suppliers, ensuring "On Time, On Quality, On Cost" (OTOQOC) delivery of hardware and documentation.
• System Integration: Collaborate with Mechanical Engineering, AIT (Assembly, Integration, and Test), and Electrical Interface teams to ensure geometric and functional consistency.
• R&D: Contribute to internal initiatives for harness standardization and process improvements.

Requirements

• Education: Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Experience: Extensive professional experience in Electrical Harness Design, specifically within the Aerospace or Defense sectors.
• Tools: Proficiency with state‑of‑the‑art harness design and modeling software.
• Communication: Fluent in English; additional proficiency in French, German, or Spanish is a significant advantage.
• Soft Skills: Ability to work precisely under pressure within an international, multi‑disciplinary team.

Preferred Assets

• Direct experience in Electrical Interface engineering at the system level.
• Foundational project management skills.
• Hands‑on experience with spacecraft MAIT (Manufacturing, Assembly, Integration, and Test).