Aerospace Electrical Harness Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Archer, based in San Jose, California, designs and builds an all-electric VTOL aircraft for sustainable urban air mobility. The team focuses on safety, efficiency, and quiet operation as it brings a four-passenger air taxi to market.

The role targets an engineer to design and install aircraft wiring harnesses using 3D CAD, oversee component placement for optimal routing, and ensure compliance with EWIS and FAA guidelines. Strong CAD and wiring CAD experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering.
• 2–5 years of engineering and design experience on aircraft wiring.
• Experience with 3D CAD and electrical routing: Siemens NX, Catia V5 Electrical Workbench.
• Experience with Wiring CAD tools: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC, Logic.
• Hands-on experience fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Wire harness routing and installation design using 3D CAD (Siemens NX).
• Follow industry standards and guidance for wiring harness installation.
• Use knowledge of standard components to select parts for design applications.
• Position aircraft components for optimal wire routing with respect to safety and weight.
• Provide installation instructions for harness integration into the Aircraft.
• Create and apply inspection criteria for components and assemblies.
• Use configuration and change management to track lifetime changes.
• Explore alternative solutions and develop custom parts for tight areas.

Skills

Aircraft wiring design

CAD design

Electrical routing

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

Siemens NX Formboard

Catia V5 Electrical Workbench

Mentor Graphics Capital

HarnessXC

Logic

Job description

Archer, based in San Jose, California, designs and builds an all-electric VTOL aircraft for sustainable urban air mobility. The team focuses on safety, efficiency, and quiet operation as it brings a four-passenger air taxi to market.

The role targets an engineer to design and install aircraft wiring harnesses using 3D CAD, oversee component placement for optimal routing, and ensure compliance with EWIS and FAA guidelines. Strong CAD and wiring CAD experience is essential.