Mechanical Harness Design Engineer II

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

Job summary

True Anomaly is seeking a Mechanical Harness Design Engineer II to develop innovative wire harness designs for spacecraft. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, proficiency in SolidWorks, and the ability to work autonomously. This role offers a base salary of $105,000 to $140,000 with equity and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

HRA/HSA options

PTO and paid holidays

401K

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional experience with spacecraft harnessing design and routing.
• Experience with SolidWorks Electrical and Routing preferred.
• Ability to maintain or obtain TS//SCI clearance.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Electro-mechanical design

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Autonomous work

Education

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

Tools

SolidWorks

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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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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