Aerospace Harness Design Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA; Mountain View (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Harness Design Engineer in Mountain View, CA, onsite with remote option. You will lead electrical harness design for drone airframes, docks, and test platforms, doing ~90% electrical work with some mechanical routing interaction.

The role requires strong experience in harness design and compliance with aerospace standards. Ideal candidates hold a BS in EE, 5+ years in harness design, and expertise in connectors, wire sizing, testing, and BOM creation.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 5+ years of harness design experience
• Connector and component selection experience
• Wire sizing, shielding, grounding, and power distribution fundamentals
• Harness test and validation experience
• Familiarity with aerospace regulatory environment (FAA airworthiness) and aerospace wiring standards (SAE AS50881)

Responsibilities

• Design wire harnesses for the airframe, dock systems, and test benches
• Select connectors, wire, and harness components
• Create harness drawings, schematics, wire lists, and BOMs
• Define routing, clipping, and retention with the mechanical team
• Plan and support harness testing (continuity, hipot) and resolve issues
• Support transition of harness designs to production

Skills

Harness design

Connector selection

Wiring fundamentals

BOMs & schematics

FAA AS50881 familiarity

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Harness Design Engineer in Mountain View, CA, onsite with remote option. You will lead electrical harness design for drone airframes, docks, and test platforms, doing ~90% electrical work with some mechanical routing interaction.

The role requires strong experience in harness design and compliance with aerospace standards. Ideal candidates hold a BS in EE, 5+ years in harness design, and expertise in connectors, wire sizing, testing, and BOM creation.