Harness Design Engineer

V2X, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Life insurance

Disability benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Learning and Development resources

Employee assistance resources

Job summary

V2X, Inc. seeks a hardware-focused engineer to design cables and wire harnesses for aviation-focused military applications.

You will translate ICDs and system requirements into interconnect architecture using Creo Schematics/Parametric and generate detailed wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and BOM-level tables. Collaborating with systems, electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams, you will ensure designs meet fit, function, and MIL-STD requirements, while supporting document control in

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field, or 4+ years of equivalent wiring/harness design experience.
• US Citizenship required due to clearance requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execute cable and wire harness design tasks for aviation-focused military applications with guidance.
• Create wiring diagrams, interconnect schematics, harness drawings, and wire tables using Creo Schematics/Parametric.
• Develop interconnect documentation per MIL-STD-31000, and ASME Y14.100/ Y14.24/ Y14.5 standards; manage via Windchill.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure fit, function and performance.
• Support system build, test, and integration activities; communicate status, risks, and issues.

Skills

MS Office

3D CAD

Schematic reading

Communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Interdisciplinary interfacing

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

4+ years wiring/harness design experience

Tools

Creo Schematics

Creo Parametric

PTC Windchill

Job description

Overview

Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $3.9B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism.

Travel: Limited, in support of program objectives.

Responsibilities

• Execute cable and wire harness design tasks with guidance and supervision for aviation-focused military applications.
  • Apply AS50881 and IPC/WHMA-A-620 workmanship and routing standards to cable/harness designs.
  • Interpret and translate Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and system requirements into interconnect architecture, pin mapping, and routing strategies.
  • Incorporate electrical design considerations into wiring systems, including voltage drop, AWG selection, breaker sizing, RF line loss, relay usage, and grounding/shielding practices.
• Support creation and maintenance of Technical Data Packages (TDPs), ensuring configuration control and revision traceability.
  • Use PTC CREO Schematics and PTC CREO Parametric to generate:
    • Wiring diagrams and interconnect schematics
    • Harness drawings and wire tables
    • Detail and assembly models
    • Installation drawings and related documentation
  • Develop interconnect documentation sets formatted to ASME Y14.100, Y14.24, and Y14.5 standards, consistent with MIL-STD-31000.
  • Use PTC Windchill for document release, BOM integration, and change management.
• Participate in technical project execution activities, trade studies, and engineering analyses related to interconnect design.
• Coordinate with systems, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, and program teams to ensure interconnect solutions meet fit, function, and performance requirements.
• Support fit checks, routing validation, and integration activities during system build and test as needed
• Contribute to preparation for internal and external technical meetings; provide clear, technical communication of design status, risks, and issues.
• Manage multiple design tasks concurrently in an organized manner, maintaining attention to detail and thoroughness.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field, or 4+ years of equivalent experience in wiring/harness design.
• US Citizenship required do to clearance requirement.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance.

Experience

• 2+ years of professional engineering experience with a strong technical background, preferably in wiring/harness design.

Skills and Technology Used

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Visio, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• CAD tool knowledge with moderate proficiency in 3D.
• Basic to moderate ability to read and develop schematics, mechanical drawings, and harness documentation.
• Ability to work in a process-oriented organization and follow configuration management procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Organized, self-starting, capable of multi-tasking, and able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to interface with personnel of multiple disciplines and job functions (systems, software, electrical, mechanical, manufacturing, program management, vendors).

Desired Qualifications

• Experience using:
  • Creo Schematics with WNCBridge
  • Creo Parametric with Cabling
  • PTC Windchill for PDM and configuration control
• Technical knowledge and use of documentation specifications such as:
  • MIL-STD-31000
  • ASME Y14.5M (dimensioning and tolerancing)
  • ASME Y14.24 (types of drawings)
  • ASME Y14.100 (drawing practices)
• Cable/harness design experience with a focus on AS50881 compliant wiring products.
• Familiarity with IPC/WHMA-A-620 manufacturing methods and processes for cable and wire harness assemblies.

What We Bring

At V2X we strive to be market competitive in our total reward offerings.

Employee benefits include the following:

• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance, AD&D, and disability benefits
• Retirement plan
• Wellness programs
• Paid time off, including holidays and leave of absences
• Eligible Tuition Reimbursement
• Learning and Development resources
• Employee assistance resources

Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time and may be modified at the discretion of the company, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.

At V2X we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.

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