Electrical Engineer, Cable and Harness Design

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics seeks an experienced electrical harness designer to design, document and integrate cables and interconnects for high-reliability aerospace, satellite, and space systems. You will coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and test teams and provide technical leadership for cable and harness efforts.

The role requires a degree in engineering or equivalent experience, with a path to DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires a degree in engineering or equivalent experience with DoD clearance eligibility.
• Aerospace or satellite cable and harness design experience is essential.
• Familiarity with military and NASA standards and design reviews is valued.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and integrate electrical cables, harnesses, and interconnects for high-reliability aerospace, satellite, and space systems.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for design reviews, delivery, and leadership of cable and harness efforts.

Skills

Aerospace cable design

Electrical interconnect design

Power distribution

Signal integrity

Grounding and shielding

RF cable design

Harness routing

Military and NASA standards

Electrical schematics

3D CAD modeling

Mechanical integration

Design for manufacturability

Configuration management

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

ECAD tools

MCAD tools

3D CAD software

Job description

Design, document, and integrate electrical cables, harnesses, and interconnects for high-reliability aerospace, satellite, and space systems, including electrical architecture, routing, and mechanical integration. Coordinate with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, procurement, and test teams; support design reviews and delivery; and provide technical guidance or leadership for cable and harness efforts.

Requirements: Requires a relevant engineering degree or equivalent experience, with at least six years of experience with a bachelor's degree, four with a master's degree, or two with a PhD; the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. Candidates need substantial aerospace or satellite cable and harness design experience, knowledge of applicable military and NASA standards, and supporting mechanical integration skills; ECAD/MCAD tools, design reviews, and technical leadership experience are also valued.

Key Skills: Aerospace Cable and Harness Design, Electrical Interconnect Design, Power Distribution, Signal Integrity, Grounding and Shielding, RF Cable Design, Harness Routing and Integration, Military and NASA Standards, Electrical Schematics, ECAD and MCAD Tools, 3D CAD Modeling, Mechanical Integration, Design for Manufacturability, Configuration Management, Technical Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration