Associate Electrical Engineer, Spacecraft Harness Design

AST SpaceMobile; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our aerospace team. You will design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment, collaborating with senior engineers to meet space-grade standards.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, selecting components, developing test plans, validating performance, and documenting interfaces. A Bachelor’s in electrical or related field with 0–2 years’ experience is expected; familiarity with CAD tools

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
• 0–2 years of industry experience or recent graduate with hands-on project experience.
• Knowledge of space environment and industry standards.
• Understanding of harness design principles, cable routing, shielding, and EMI/EMC considerations.
• Internship, co-op, or academic project experience in aerospace engineering.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with engineering teams to design, test, and support the integration of electrical harnesses for spacecraft and ground systems.
• Create detailed electrical schematics, select wiring, connectors, back shells, and other harness components, ensuring compliance with company and industry standards.
• Develop and execute test plans to verify functionality, reliability, and performance of electrical harness systems.
• Conduct thorough testing and validation procedures, analyze test data, and troubleshoot issues to meet design requirements.
• Prepare comprehensive technical documentation, including interface control documents, system schematics, block diagrams, harness drawings, and installation procedures.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of electrical systems.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

CATIA

Mentor Graphics

SPICE

MATLAB

Job description

AST SpaceMobile is seeking an Associate Electrical Engineer to join our aerospace team. You will design and test electrical harnesses for satellites and ground support equipment, collaborating with senior engineers to meet space-grade standards.

Responsibilities include creating schematics, selecting components, developing test plans, validating performance, and documenting interfaces. A Bachelor’s in electrical or related field with 0–2 years’ experience is expected; familiarity with CAD tools