Product Engineer - Aerospace & Defense

Versigent; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Learning & development

Discount programs

Recognition for innovation

Community involvement

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Fertility coverage

Job summary

Versigent designs and delivers electrical distribution systems for vehicles, robotics, and energy platforms, enabling electrified, automated, and connected products. We combine engineering depth with startup agility and global leadership to move ideas quickly and deliver at scale.

The role focuses on electrical distribution systems and wire harnessing for aerospace/defense customers, supporting data analysis, 3D models, BOMs, and design specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or other engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of design/development/manufacturing of Electrical Distribution System (EDS) wiring. Strong background in aerospace / defense wiring design or manufacturing is required.
• Familiarity with AS50881, FAR part 25, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ESA and various MIL standards applicable to aerospace vehicles and defense products.
• Basic understanding of Aerospace/Defense data-bus protocols including ARINC, MIL-STD-1553, and fiber optic interfaces.
• Experience developing wiring related products including schematics, system wiring diagrams, and/or harness routing (3D) designs.
• Familiarity with export control (ITAR) and security requirements (CMMC). While a U.S. government security clearance is not a prerequisite, candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI)
• Local residents only (or willingness to relocate), with the ability to work onsite.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis of customer harness data including BTP, 3D model and build of material (BOM’s) to support harnessing quotes. Support customer launch activities as necessary.
• Interpret electrical schematics and harness drawings with a keen attention to detail.
• Support sales and marketing team with adjacent market business pursuit efforts. This includes engaging with potential customers and reviewing customer specific requirements and specifications.
• Provide engineering support for prototyping, and production harness manufacturing.
• Work in a collaborative environment and engage in cross-functional coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Manage relationship with customer engineering POC and be the decisive interface for design and development of EDS wiring.
• Develop VAVE and cost reduction initiatives specific to customer requirements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical ability

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or other engineering

Tools

Catia V5/V6

NX

Creo

Capital

Zuken

Altium

Job description

Versigent designs and delivers the systems that move power through modern technology. From vehicles to robotics to energy platforms, our electrical distribution systems enable the next generation of electrified,automatedand connected products.

As a standalone company, we combine deep engineeringexpertisewith the speed and focus needed to solve increasingly complex challenges. Our teams move quickly, think withprecisionand deliver at scale — helping customers do more without adding cost,weightor complexity.

What defines us is how we work: with the agility and momentum of a startup, backed by the experience and discipline of a proven global leader. That combination creates an environment where ideas movefaster,ownership is real and impact is visible.

YOUR ROLE

Product engineer specializing in electrical distribution systems and wire harnessing. This role will support business pursuit, quotation and analysis of aerospace and defense customer data including built to print, 3D model analysis, and design specifications. Candidates must be detail oriented, and possess the ability to thoroughly analyze data and ensure compliance with customer specs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform analysis of customer harness data including BTP, 3D model and build of material (BOM’s) to support harnessing quotes. Support customer launch activities as necessary.

• Interpret electrical schematics and harness drawings with a keen attention to detail.

• Support sales and marketing team with adjacent market business pursuit efforts. This includes engaging with potential customers and reviewing customer specific requirements and specifications.

• Provide engineering support for prototyping, and production harness manufacturing.

• Work in a collaborative environment and engage in cross-functional coordination with other engineering disciplines.

• Manage relationship with customer engineering POC and be the decisive interface for design and development of EDS wiring.

• Develop VAVE and cost reduction initiatives specific to customer requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance, candidates must be classified as a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, mechanical, aerospace or other engineering discipline.

• 5+ years of design/development/manufacturing of Electrical Distribution System (EDS) wiring. Strong background in aerospace / defense wiring design or manufacturing is required.

• Familiarity with AS50881, FAR part 25, IPC/WHMA-A-620, ESA and various MIL standards applicable to aerospace vehicles and defense products.

• Basic understanding of Aerospace/Defense data-bus protocols including , ARINC, MIL- STD-1553, and fiber optic interfaces.

• Experience developing wiring related products including schematics, system wiring diagrams, and/or harness routing (3D) designs.

• Familiarity with export control (ITAR) and security requirements (CMMC). While a U.S. government security clearance is not a prerequisite, candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Federal Contract Information (FCI)

• Local residents only (or willingness to relocate), with the ability to work onsite.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working within the aerospace/defense procurement supply chain including supplier interfacing and onboarding, developing approved vendor lists (AVL’s) and supplier certification requirements.

• Direct hands on experience with wire harness manufacturing, test or fabrication.

• Familiarity with Aerospace & Defense supplier quality requirements including AS9100D.

• Basic proficiency with one or more 3D design tools (Catia V5/V6, NX, Creo, etc.), or proficiency with 2D wiring design tools (Capital, Zuken, Altium etc.)

WHY JOIN US?

• Grow with purpose.We invest in our people by creating opportunities to build skills, take on new challenges, and develop over time.

• Do work that shows up in the real world.What you contribute herepowerssystems that are critical to how industriesoperateand evolve. The impact is visible and lasting.

• Succeed with the right support.We provide the tools, resources, and environment needed to perform ata high leveland sustain that success.

YOUR BENEFITS AT VERSIGENT:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment

• Life and accident insurance

• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)

• Relocationassistancemay be available

• Learning and development opportunities

• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers

• Recognition for innovation and excellence

• Opportunities to give back to the community

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Adoption Assistance

• Fertility Coverage

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