Mechanical Harness Design Engineer II

True Anomaly; Laguna Beach (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

True Anomaly seeks a skilled engineer to design and develop harness assemblies for spacecraft. You will work on interconnecting systems such as power, propulsion, and data telemetry, ensuring that designs meet quality and safety standards. This role offers a salary between $105k to $140k annually, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

HRA/HSA options

Paid holidays and PTO

401K

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience with spacecraft harnessing design.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop electro-mechanical designs for wire harnesses.
• Create 3D models of harness designs using SolidWorks.
• Generate electrical interconnect diagrams.

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Communications

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidWorks Electrical

Job description

A new space race has begun. True Anomaly seeks those with the talent and ambition to build innovative technology that solves the next generation of engineering, manufacturing, and operational challenges for space security and sustainability.

OUR MISSION

The peaceful use of space is essential for continued prosperity on Earth—from communications and finance to navigation and logistics. True Anomaly builds innovative technology at the intersection of spacecraft, software, and AI to enhance the capabilities of the U.S., its allies, and commercial partners. We safeguard global security by ensuring space access and sustainability for all.

OUR VALUES

• Be the offset. We create asymmetric advantages with creativity and ingenuity
• What would it take? We challenge assumptions to deliver ambitious results
• It’s the people. Our team is our competitive advantage and we are better together

YOUR MISSION

True Anomaly is looking for you, a creative and experienced engineer, to develop and design harness assemblies and harness routing on spacecraft and test setups. Designs will interconnect the electronics and power subsystem within the spacecraft. Interconnected systems include power, propulsion, guidance and navigation, data and telemetry. The harnessing design and implementation are a crucial part of the spacecraft system.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop electro-mechanical designs for wire harnesses for our spacecraft and test equipment
• Meet with stakeholders to gather design objectives and requirements
• Create 3D models of harness designs using SolidWorks software and manage technical trade studies
• Route the RF cables and harnesses on the spacecraft with designed brackets
• Generate electrical interconnect diagrams
• Analyze harnesses with applicable quality and reliability standards
• Design and integrate harness routing within the spacecraft and test equipment
• Document and communicate design results through design reviews
• Generate spacecraft harness manufacturing drawings that can be given to a technical with minimal input

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in mechanical, or electrical engineering.
• 3-5+ years of professional experience with spacecraft harnessing design and routing
• Experience with SolidWorks
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with little input on requirements or management oversight
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical and Routing
• Experience implementing designs compliant with IPC/WHMA-A-620A
• Experience with D38999, M24308, M83513, M32139
• Proven track record of being able to support and own those harnessing needs of various teams
• Experience working in a fast-paced, startup environment or a similarly dynamic setting

COMPENSATION

• California Base Salary: $105,000 - $140,000
• Equity + Benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, HRA/HSA options, PTO and paid holidays, 401K, Parental Leave

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job related knowledge and skills, education, location and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.
• Work Location: this role will be onsite at our Long Beach, CA or Centennial, CO location.
• Work environment is in a standard office, working at a desk or in a production factory.
• Physical demands may include frequent standing, sitting, walking, bending, and lifting or carrying items up to 20lbs.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

True Anomaly is committed to equal employment opportunity on any basis protected by applicable state and federal laws. If you have a disability or additional need that requires accommodation, please do not hesitate to let us.