Lead Wiring Design Engineer, Hardware Systems

Kranze Technology Solutions, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Kranze Technology Solutions seeks a Hardware Engineering Lead for Wiring Design to oversee wiring design and build programs onsite. The role requires guiding engineers, defining wiring requirements with hardware design teams, and delivering cradle‑to‑grave wiring solutions for defense projects.

The candidate will lead, plan, and optimize workflows while ensuring compliance with military standards and financial requirements. Security clearance eligibility and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering or related field.
• Five or more years of experience executing wiring design and installation programs.
• Experience as a team or project lead.
• Proven history of providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
• Intimate knowledge of government and commercial specifications for build and installation of wire harnesses.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance, for United States citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight, mentoring and training to a team of wiring engineers.
• Operate as a subject matter expert working closely with KTS hardware design engineers and external customers to define wiring requirements.
• Support the full lifecycle of wiring efforts—cradle‑to‑grave design, build, integration, and production support.
• Lead and collaborate on the design, build, and installation of electrical wire harnesses.
• Work closely with Operations to ensure compliant, high‑quality harness builds.
• Develop and execute a strategic roadmap for the Wiring Design Engineering team, including long‑term capability development and future organizational needs.
• Identify, prioritize, and implement process improvements across wiring design and production workflows.
• Understand and apply military processes, standards, and financial requirements to ensure compliant and predictable program execution.
• Partner closely with Operations to ensure compliant, high‑quality wire harness builds.
• Staff projects, manage team workload, and conduct workload forecasting to ensure timely program execution.
• Support proposal development, including budgetary estimates and schedule planning.

Skills

Wiring design

Team leadership

Technical mentoring

Communication skills

Security clearance eligibility

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Kranze Technology Solutions seeks a Hardware Engineering Lead for Wiring Design to oversee wiring design and build programs onsite. The role requires guiding engineers, defining wiring requirements with hardware design teams, and delivering cradle‑to‑grave wiring solutions for defense projects.

The candidate will lead, plan, and optimize workflows while ensuring compliance with military standards and financial requirements. Security clearance eligibility and US citizenship are required.