Aerospace Electrical Engineer: Harness Design & Integration

archer56; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, CA building an all‑electric aircraft for four passengers with minimal noise. We are seeking an engineer to design and route aircraft wiring harnesses using Siemens NX and related tools, with 2–5 years of relevant experience and hands-on fabrication knowledge.

Base pay range targeted for this role is $144,000–$198,000, with compensation determined by knowledge and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace engineering or related field.
• 2–5 years in engineering and design of aircraft wiring.
• Experience using 3D CAD software and electrical routing modules.
• Experience with Siemens NX, Catia, and wiring CAD tools.
• Hands-on experience fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Wire harness routing and installation design using 3D CAD (Siemens NX)
• Follow industry best practices for wire harness design and installation.
• Select parts to suit design requirements.
• Position components to optimize routing for safety and weight.
• Provide installation instructions for harness integration into the Aircraft.
• Create inspection criteria for manufactured and installed components.
• Manage changes to components throughout aircraft lifetime.
• Explore alternative solutions and custom parts for tight areas.

Skills

Wire harness routing

3D CAD design

Electrical routing

Aircraft wiring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens NX

Electrical Routing Package

Catia V5 Electrical Workbench

Mentor Graphics Capital

HarnessXC

Logic

Job description

Archer is an aerospace company in San Jose, CA building an all‑electric aircraft for four passengers with minimal noise. We are seeking an engineer to design and route aircraft wiring harnesses using Siemens NX and related tools, with 2–5 years of relevant experience and hands-on fabrication knowledge.

Base pay range targeted for this role is $144,000–$198,000, with compensation determined by knowledge and experience.