Aerospace Wire Harness Engineer

Alten; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA in Mountain View, CA is seeking a Harnessing Engineer to own electrical interconnects for the M3 aircraft, from wiring diagrams through prototype builds, supplier production, and qualification.

Join a global team of 57,000+ engineers, with mentorship and growth opportunities. The role offers on-site work with potential hybrid, a 9-month duration, and a salary range of $120-150k.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related).
• 6+ years of wire harness design on aerospace, UAV, automotive, or complex electromechanical products.
• Proficiency in a harness CAD tool (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical) and SolidWorks.
• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and SAE AS50881 (or equivalent).
• Hands‑on harness fabrication, crimping, and continuity/hipot testing.

Responsibilities

• Own harness architecture and design, from wiring diagrams and formboard drawings through release
• Route harnesses in 3D CAD with Mechanical, managing bend radii, clamping, chafe protection, and weight
• Define power distribution, grounding, and shielding; perform wire sizing, voltage‑drop, and derating analysis
• Select wire, connectors, and protection for vibration, thermal, moisture, and EMI environments
• Build and debug prototype harnesses hands‑on and write build instructions for technicians
• Manage harness suppliers through DFM, first article inspection, and corrective action

Skills

Wire harness design

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Electrical

IPC/WHMA-A-620

SAE AS50881

Crimping

Education

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Mountain View, California, United States

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Location: On-site in Mountain View, CA (preferred), Potential for Hybrid
Job Duration: 9 months, with potential extension to a long‑term role if candidate is strong in PCB design
Salary: $120-150k

Our client is the first non‑military unmanned aircraft company to receive FAA Type Certification (2022) and operate under an FAA Production Certificate. We're seeking a Harnessing Engineer to own the electrical interconnect for our M3 aircraft, docks, and portals — from wiring diagrams through prototype builds, supplier production, and qualification.

Responsibilities

• Own harness architecture and design, from wiring diagrams and formboard drawings through release


• Route harnesses in 3D CAD with Mechanical, managing bend radii, clamping, chafe protection, and weight


• Define power distribution, grounding, and shielding; perform wire sizing, voltage‑drop, and derating analysis


• Select wire, connectors, and protection for vibration, thermal, moisture, and EMI environments


• Build and debug prototype harnesses hands‑on and write build instructions for technicians


• Manage harness suppliers through DFM, first article inspection, and corrective action

Required Qualifications

• BS in Electrical, Mechanical, or Aerospace Engineering (or related)


• 6+ years of wire harness design on aerospace, UAV, automotive, or complex electromechanical products


• Proficiency in a harness CAD tool (e.g., SolidWorks Electrical) and SolidWorks


• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA‑A‑620 and SAE AS50881 (or equivalent)


• Hands‑on harness fabrication, crimping, and continuity/hipot testing

Preferred Qualifications

• UAV, eVTOL, or certified aircraft experience; familiarity with EWIS and ASTM F38 practices


• DO‑160 / MIL‑STD‑461 environmental and EMI testing experience


• Experience transitioning harnesses to contract manufacturers for volume production

Salary Range

• $120,000 - 150,000


• The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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