Lead Electrical Harness Engineer – Aerospace Wiring

Archer; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 207,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer in San Jose, CA seeks a Lead Electrical Application Engineer to design and implement aircraft wiring systems for all-electric aircraft. You will develop wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and system architectures in collaboration with avionics and power teams.

Expertise with Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic is essential, as is deep knowledge of MIL-SPEC wiring and assembly practices. Responsibilities include selecting components, testing new parts (600V+), troubleshooting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Experience using Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic.
• Strong understanding of Aerospace/Mil-Spec wiring components and their assembly procedures.
• Hands on experience in the processes involved in fabricating and inspecting wire harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Create wiring diagrams and associated wire harness drawing documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC.
• Follow industry best practices and guidance for the design and installation of the wire harnesses (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639).
• Work with avionics, power plant and electrical engineering teams to define the system architecture and wiring connections, including grounding schemes and EMI mitigation strategies
• Use knowledge of industry standard components to select optimal parts to suit specific design applications and requirements.
• Select and test custom or new components to fit specific applications, not currently available on the market.

Skills

Aircraft wiring design

Electrical engineering

System integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Aerospace Engineering

Tools

Mentor Graphics Capital

HarnessXC

Logic

Mentor Graphics Topology

HarnessXC Bridging

Job description

Archer in San Jose, CA seeks a Lead Electrical Application Engineer to design and implement aircraft wiring systems for all-electric aircraft. You will develop wiring diagrams, harness drawings, and system architectures in collaboration with avionics and power teams.

Expertise with Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic is essential, as is deep knowledge of MIL-SPEC wiring and assembly practices. Responsibilities include selecting components, testing new parts (600V+), troubleshooting