Harness Design Engineer – Aerospace Systems & Growth

Alten USA; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten USA seeks a Harness Design Engineer in Mountain View, CA to design electrical harnesses for airframes and test platforms, weaving electrical and mechanical tasks across the development cycle.

You will select components, create harness drawings, and define routing while coordinating with the mechanical team. Experience with aerospace standards and production handover is essential for success.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of harness design experience.
• Familiarity with FAA airworthiness requirements and aerospace wiring standards (SAE AS50881).

Responsibilities

• Design wire harnesses for the airframe, dock systems, and test benches.
• Select connectors, wire, and harness components.
• Create harness drawings, schematics, wire lists, and BOMs.
• Define routing, clipping, and retention with the mechanical team.
• Plan and support harness testing (continuity, hipot) and resolve issues.
• Support transition of harness designs to production.

Skills

Harness design

Electrical engineering

Aerospace standards

Regulatory compliance

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Capital

E3

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

Alten USA seeks a Harness Design Engineer in Mountain View, CA to design electrical harnesses for airframes and test platforms, weaving electrical and mechanical tasks across the development cycle.

You will select components, create harness drawings, and define routing while coordinating with the mechanical team. Experience with aerospace standards and production handover is essential for success.