Cable Harness Engineer

Voyager Technologies; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision

Gym membership

401(k) match

Wellness programs

Job summary

Voyager Technologies in Pittsburgh, PA, is seeking a Cable Harness Engineer for Voyager Lunar Systems to design wiring harness assemblies for lunar landers and other flight vehicles.

The role requires applying Mil-Spec interconnects, performing bend radii checks, voltage drop analysis, and collaborating with in-house and external teams to deliver robust harness solutions under strict environmental and ITAR requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of wiring harness design experience for military, aerospace, or space applications.
• Prior experience manufacturing wiring harnesses for military, aerospace, or space applications.
• A.A. or B.S. or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Design wiring harness assemblies for lunar landers and other flight vehicles that will survive harsh environmental conditions.
• Ensure compatibility of all wiring harness components.
• Perform bend radii checks, voltage drop analysis, and harness mass calculations.
• Execute parts standardization, and resolve issues with connectors, backshells, shielding and related parts.
• Connector selection, including Mil-Spec and high-reliability interconnect types.
• Define design parameters including twisting, shielding, and gauge selection.
• Create 2D harness schematics and harness layout drawings for in-house or external manufacturing teams.

Skills

Wiring harness design

Aerospace industry

EMI/EMC knowledge

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

A.A. or related experience

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Electrical

AutoCAD

Zuken

CREO

IPC/WHMA-A-620 inspection

Job description

Voyager is an innovative space, defense, and national security technology company committed to advancing and delivering transformative, mission-critical solutions. We tackle the most complex challenges to unlock new frontiers for human progress, fortify national security, and protect critical assets to lead in the race for technological and operational superiority from ground to space. Forge the Future: Join Voyager Technologies The future belongs to those who build it. At Voyager Technologies, we’re building technologies that protect lives, expand frontiers and prepare us for what’s next. And we’re doing that with people who are wired to solve, build, adapt and lead. These roles are not for the faint of heart. You’ll help lay the foundation for humanity's future. Join a culture where innovation thrives, curiosity is rewarded, and impact is real. We’re a company of doers, thinkers and builders, united by purpose and grounded in reality.

If you want to put your skills to work where the stakes are real and the mission is bigger than any one person, forge the future with Voyager.

The Cable Harness Engineer for Voyager Lunar Systems is responsible for designing wiring harness assemblies for lunar landers and other flight vehicles that will survive harsh environmental conditions. The position reports to the Electronic Systems Manager and is part of Voyager Lunar Systems based in Pittsburgh, PA. This role is hybrid based in Pittsburgh, PA.

Essential Functions

• Design wiring harness assemblies for lunar landers and other flight vehicles that will survive harsh environmental conditions.
• Ensure compatibility of all wiring harness components.
• Perform accurate bend radii checks, voltage drop analysis, and harness mass calculations.
• Execute parts standardization, and resolving issues with connectors, backshells, shielding and associated parts.
• Connector selection, including Mil-Spec and high-reliability interconnect types.
• Defining design parameters including twisting, shielding, and gauge selection.
• Create 2D harness schematics and harness layout drawings for in-house harness manufacturing team and/or external vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of wiring harness design experience for a military, aerospace, or space application.
• Prior experience manufacturing wiring harnesses for a military, aerospace, or space application.
• A.A. or B.S. or related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of and experience with DWV, Hi-Pot, and IR testing.
• Knowledge of NASA-STD-8739.4A and AS50881.
• Knowledge of MIL-STD-461G or equivalent experience designing and testing harnesses for EMI compliance.
• Experience with Solidworks and Solidworks Electrical or equivalent (Zuken, AutoCAD, CREO, etc.).
• Existing or prior certification to IPC/WHMA-A-620 and experience inspecting to Class 3.
• 3D Harness modelling experience.
• Knowledge of space environmental tests (e.g. TVAC, Shock/Vibration, and EMI testing).
• B.S. Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering.

Travel, Physical, and/or Government Mandated Requirements

• Travel up to 10%.
• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3).
• Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Compensation and Benefits

• Flexible Time Off (FTO), empowering employees to take the time they need to recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families, with a significant portion of premiums covered by the company and many benefits paid at 100% for employees.
• Flexible, affordable gym memberships with 12,700+ options nationwide, including 24 Hour Fitness, EoS Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Anytime Fitness, Blink Fitness, Chuze Fitness, and more! No long-term contracts and FREE on-demand workout videos before you enroll.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 50% company match on contributions up to 8%, supporting long-term financial security.
• Company wellness programs that support physical and mental well-being.
• Additional voluntary benefits and employee support resources.

The opportunity to work alongside a highly talented team in an innovative, mission-driven environment.

Voyager is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Parts 120–130) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730–774), applicants for this position must be a U.S. Person: a US Citizen, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3). Applicants must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.

Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran.

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