Electrical Harness Design & Installation Engineer

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer is seeking an experienced engineer in San Jose to design and install aircraft wiring harnesses for an all-electric VTOL. You will route harnesses using 3D CAD, select optimum components, and support integration and certification efforts across the aircraft systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, 2–5 years of aerospace wiring experience, and hands-on fabrication/inspection of harnesses. Base pay ranges from $144,000 to $180,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring.
• Experience using 3D CAD software and Electrical routing modules/workbenches: Siemens NX and Electrical Routing Package (Preferred), Catia V5 Electrical Workbench.
• Experience using Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic.
• Hands on experience in the processes involved in fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Wire harness routing and installation design using 3D CAD (Siemens NX).
• Follow industry best practices for wire harness design and installation.
• Select components to suit design applications and requirements.
• Position aircraft components to optimize routing with respect to safety and weight.
• Provide installation guidance for harness integration.
• Create inspection criteria for components per best practices.
• Track changes to components using configuration and change management.
• Look for alternative solutions and create custom parts for tight routing areas.

Skills

Wire harness routing

3D CAD design

Electrical routing

Manufacturing/installation experience

Education

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

Tools

Siemens NX

Electrical Routing Package

Catia V5 Electrical Workbench

Mentor Graphics Capital

HarnessXC

Logic

Wiring CAD software

Job description

Archer is seeking an experienced engineer in San Jose to design and install aircraft wiring harnesses for an all-electric VTOL. You will route harnesses using 3D CAD, select optimum components, and support integration and certification efforts across the aircraft systems.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Mechanical, Electrical, or Aerospace Engineering, 2–5 years of aerospace wiring experience, and hands-on fabrication/inspection of harnesses. Base pay ranges from $144,000 to $180,000 annually.