Engineer III - Wiring Harness

Newspace; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

NewSpace Research and Technologies Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Electrical & Electronics Engineer specializing in wiring harness design and integration for automotive and EV applications.

You will lead end-to-end design, development, and validation of power and signal harness systems. The role involves collaborating with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and validation teams to ensure HV/LV distribution, CAN/LIN networks, and durable harness solutions that meet automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering (or related field).
• 3–8+ years of experience in automotive or EV wiring harness design.
• Experience with OEMs, Tier-1, EV startups or defense vehicle programs is preferred.
• Strong understanding of system-level vehicle electrical architecture.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced product development environments.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of power and signal wiring harnesses for EV and automotive platforms.
• Define and develop electrical architecture for vehicle-level systems including HV/LV distribution.
• Design harness systems covering high-voltage and low-voltage power distribution and signal wiring.
• Manage communication networks such as CAN, LIN, and other data buses.
• Select connectors, terminals, seals, and routing strategies based on application requirements.
• Design and integration of DC-DC converters, PDUs, and battery interface systems.
• Develop harness documentation including schematics, 2D drawings, and 3D layout integration.
• Ensure compliance with automotive and military wiring standards; support prototype builds, installation, and validation.
• Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, manufacturing and validation teams; support DFMEA and design reviews.

Skills

wiring harness design for EV/automotve

electrical architecture

HV/LV distribution

CAN

LIN

signal integrity

harness routing & layout

DC-DC converters, PDUs, battery system

military/defense wiring standards

problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical/Electronics/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CATIA Electrical

Capital Harness

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Electrical & Electronics Engineer specializing in wiring harness design and integration for automotive and EV applications. The candidate will be responsible for end-to-end design, development, and validation of power and signal harness systems, ensuring compliance with automotive and military-grade standards. The role involves working across system architecture, schematic design, 2D/3D harness layout, and physical implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and development of power and signal wiring harnesses for EV and automotive platforms
• Define and develop electrical architecture for vehicle-level systems including HV/LV distribution
• Design harness systems covering:
• High-voltage and low-voltage power distribution
• Signal wiring (analog, discrete, and digital signals)
• Communication networks such as CAN, LIN, and other data buses
• Selection of appropriate connectors, terminals, seals, and routing strategies based on application requirements
• Design and integration of DC-DC converters, PDUs, and battery interface systems
• Develop harness documentation including:
• Schematics
• 2D harness drawings and 3D layout integration
• Ensure compliance with automotive and military wiring standards (e.g., environmental, EMI/EMC, vibration, durability)
• Support prototype builds, installation, and validation testing of harness systems
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and validation)
• Support DFMEA, design reviews, and design verification activities
• Ensure manufacturability and assembly feasibility of harness designs

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Strong experience in wiring harness design for EV or automotive systems
• Good understanding of:
• High-voltage safety and isolation requirements
• Low-voltage signal integrity
• Hands-on experience with automotive communication protocols (CAN, LIN, etc.)
• Knowledge of connector technologies (TE Connectivity, Amphenol, Deutsch, etc. or equivalent)
• Experience in harness routing, packaging, and layout optimization
• Familiarity with DC-DC converters, PDUs, and battery systems integration
• Understanding of military or defense-grade wiring standards is a strong advantage
• Proficiency in harness design tools (e.g., CATIA Electrical, Capital Harness, or similar tools preferred)

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical / Electronics / Mechatronics Engineering or related field
• 3–8+ years of experience in automotive or EV wiring harness design
• Prior experience in OEM, Tier-1 supplier, EV startups, or defense vehicle programs preferred
• Strong understanding of system-level vehicle electrical architecture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in fast-paced product development environments
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills

Work Scope Exposure:

• EV platforms (commercial EV systems)
• Hybrid and high-voltage vehicle systems
• Military / off-road / ruggedized vehicle electrical systems
• Prototype and production-ready harness development