Electrical Harness Design Engineer

Beyond Gravity; Linköpings kommun; Hybrid; SEK 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Gym facilities

Job summary

Beyond Gravity in Linköping is seeking a design engineer focused on wiring harnesses for space structures. You will design and route electrical harnesses in CATIA, define interfaces, and support PLM/ERP lifecycle tasks while ensuring compliance with requirements and manufacturability.

The role requires a B.Sc. in aerospace or mechanical engineering, strong CAD skills (CATIA V5), and ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Must have a B.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical or related engineering field.
• Mechanical design experience in aerospace or equivalent industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawings (CATIA V5 preferred).
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex design tasks.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing standards and configuration control.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their constraints.
• Good communication skills, curiosity, decision-making, and entrepreneurial mindset.
• Experience with space structures, mechanisms or components is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and route electrical harnesses and cabling in CATIA, ensuring compliance with system requirements, installation constraints, manufacturability, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain harness assemblies, define interfaces with systems and structures, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead change management, ensure traceability, and coordinate part lifecycle activities with PLM/ERP.
• Prepare design justifications and support validation activities, including requirement traceability and design reviews.
• Participate in NRBs, propose technical solutions, support corrective actions, and perform basic root cause analysis with guidance.
• Support FAI activities and operator training; provide on-site production support to prevent non-conformances.
• Prepare project-specific technical documentation and contribute to internal and customer deliverables.
• Maintain traceability between engineering inputs, outputs, and requirements; communicate project status in meetings.
• Support bidding and proposal activities; provide inputs to ECPs and CCNs.
• Coach interns, students, and junior engineers.
• Task Management: report milestones, manage risks, and monitor budgets and resources.

Skills

3D CAD modelling

2D drawings

CATIA V5

Independent work

Tolerancing knowledge

Configuration control

Manufacturing process knowledge

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial thinking

Flexibility

Education

B.Sc. in Aerospace/Mechanical engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Job description

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Beyond Gravity, headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, is the first space company to combine a startup mindset, agility, speed and innovation with decades of experience and proven quality. Approximately 1800 employees at 12 locations in six countries (Switzerland, Sweden, Austria, USA, Finland and Portugal) develop and manufacture products for satellites and launch vehicles with the goal of advancing humankind and enabling the exploration of the world and beyond. Beyond Gravity is the preferred supplier of structures for all types of launch vehicles and a leading provider of selected satellite products and constellation solutions in the New Space sector. In 2024, the company generated a revenue of around CHF 359 million. More information at: www.beyondgravity.com

Our Crew

The engineering team in Linköping consists of around 90 people, including engineering managers, design, analysis, systems, and verification engineers. We work in an international environment, closely collaborating with our customers as well as with other Beyond Gravity sites across Europe and the USA.

This Design Team is responsible for executing mechanical design activities for space structures, mechanisms, and components. Our work includes CAD modeling, the creation of detailed drawings, and the development of design documentation. We support change management processes and actively participate in design reviews, working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure design feasibility, manufacturability, and full compliance with technical requirements.

Your Mission

We are currently looking for a person with wiring harness design as their primary focus.

• Design and route electrical harnesses and cabling in CATIA, ensuring compliance with system requirements, installation constraints, manufacturability, and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain harness assemblies, define interfaces with systems and structures, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead change management, ensure traceability, and coordinate part lifecycle activities with PLM/ERP.
• Prepare design justifications and support validation activities, including requirement traceability and design reviews.
• Participate in NRBs(Non Conformance Review Board), propose technical solutions, support corrective actions, and perform basic root cause analysis with guidance.
• Support FAI(First Article Inspection)activities and operator training when required; provide on-site production support to prevent non-conformances.
• Prepare project-specific technical documentation and contribute to internal and customer deliverables.
• Maintain traceability between engineering inputs, outputs, and requirements; clearly communicate project status in meetings.
• Support bidding and proposal activities; provide inputs to ECPs (Engineering Change Proposal) and CCNs (Contract Change Notice).
• Coach interns, students, and junior engineers.
• Task Management:Report to technical leadthemilestone advancement. Raise awareness on risk and blocking points. Understanding budgets, cost awareness, and resource allocation.

Your Story

Must have:

• B.Sc. in Aerospace, Mechanical or other engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Mechanical design experience in aerospace or equivalent industry.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD modelling and 2D drawings (preferably CATIA V5).
• Ability to work independently on moderately complex design tasks.
• Understanding of mechanical design principles, tolerancing standards and configuration control.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and their constraints.
• Goodcommunication skills, curious,applydecision-making principles effectively, Business mindset/Entrepreneurial thinkingand be flexible/adaptable.

Nice to have:

• Experience in the space industry, with structures, mechanisms or components.
• Familiarity with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems

Why Beyond Gravity?

• Work in a growing high-tech company with career opportunities both locally and internationally
• Be part of a dedicated team with the ambition to redefine space!
• In Linköping, we have experienced and skilled staff and a diverse management team
• We offer a hybrid workplace with flexibility and independence, as well as brand-new facilities — including our own gym

Are you ready for lift-off?

Our core values - Passionate, Together, and Curious - transform challenges into opportunities. Embark on a journey to transcend the ordinary with us.We‘re actively reviewing candidates and will promptly select the ideal fit for our team.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact: Breno Silva | [e-mail]

Beyond Gravity is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected categories.

Applications by e-mail cannot be considered. We do not accept dossiers from recruitment agencies for this position.