Defense Vehicle Harness Design Engineer

HRU-Tech; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

HRUProfessional in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Harness Design Engineer Specialist to design and build electrical harnesses for our next-generation combat vehicles.

You will work in CHS (Mentor Graphics) and harness XC/Logic/Topology, coordinate with CAD draftsmen, and collaborate with systems engineers to define vehicle interconnects. Bachelor’s degree required with <1 year experience; some overtime possible; security clearance may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering.
• <1 year of professional experience sought.
• Ability to balance cost/schedule/technical priorities.
• Occasional overtime and weekend hours may be required to complete critical tasks.
• Experience with Capital Harness System (CHS) software, Harness XC, Capital Logic and Capital Topology is desirable.
• Experience with Pro-E Creo desirable.
• Experience with NX desirable.
• Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use Engineering Development and Test Tools.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong multi-tasking skills.
• Strong record keeping skills.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical wiring harnesses including connectors, backshells, sleeving, braiding, sealants, boots, transitions.
• Determine harness layout through vehicle and branch points for multi-branch harnesses.
• Design to environmental requirements (temp, shock, vibration, submergence, chemicals).
• Use CHS software (Harness XC, Capital Logic, Capital Topology) for harness design.
• Route harnesses with CAD draftsmen in 3D CAD tools (Pro-E, NX).
• Develop released drawings for harnesses, electrical installations and wiring diagrams.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to define vehicle pin-level interconnect.
• Work with physical architects to define harness routing channels and space claims.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Capital Harness System (CHS) Harness XC Capital Logic Capital Topology

Pro-E Creo

NX

Microsoft Visio

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

HRUProfessional in Sterling Heights, MI is seeking a Harness Design Engineer Specialist to design and build electrical harnesses for our next-generation combat vehicles.

You will work in CHS (Mentor Graphics) and harness XC/Logic/Topology, coordinate with CAD draftsmen, and collaborate with systems engineers to define vehicle interconnects. Bachelor’s degree required with <1 year experience; some overtime possible; security clearance may be required.