Aerospace Wiring Harness Designer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is seeking an electrical engineer to design wiring harnesses for an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and to create wiring diagrams and documentation.

You will work with avionics and power/engineering teams to define system architecture, implement ARINC/CAN/Ethernet protocols, and ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting lab bring-up and rework as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring.

Responsibilities

• Create wiring diagrams and harness documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC.
• Understand and implement communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, Serial).
• Follow industry best practices and guidance for wiring design per AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639.
• Collaborate with avionics, power plant and electrical engineering teams to define system architecture and grounding schemes.
• Generate wiring harness designs for test lab needs (tap ins, relays, data logging, switches, power supplies).
• Select optimal parts using knowledge of industry standard components.
• Maintain and expand electrical component library within CAD tools.
• Assist in lab bring up, test, and provide resolutions and rework instructions.
• Apply configuration and change management to wiring designs within the aircraft design framework.

Skills

Electrical wiring design

CAN/ARINC protocols

EMI mitigation

Education

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

Tools

Mentor Graphics Capital

Logic

HarnessXC

Job description

Archer, an aerospace company based in San Jose, California, is seeking an electrical engineer to design wiring harnesses for an all-electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft and to create wiring diagrams and documentation.

You will work with avionics and power/engineering teams to define system architecture, implement ARINC/CAN/Ethernet protocols, and ensure compliance with industry standards while supporting lab bring-up and rework as needed.