Senior Spacecraft Harness Design Engineer I

Rocket Lab; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase program

Onsite gym

Meal discounts

Job summary

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Harness Design Engineer I to lead electrical harness design for spacecraft. You will define interfaces, select components, specify split locations, and generate design documentation, collaborating with systems, mechanical, and AIT teams for seamless integration.

The role emphasizes wiring diagram development, interface definitions, and electrical system architecture, supporting the full lifecycle from design to fabrication and integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, mechanical, or electrical engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of electrical engineering or avionics experience.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical harness systems for spacecraft, including connector backshell selection, wire sizing, shielding, and routing.
• Generate wiring diagrams, pinout tables, and interface definitions.
• Collaborate with systems engineering to define electrical interfaces.
• Maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) in PLM tools.
• Create fabrication drawings using Capital Essentials, NX, and Teamcenter.
• Support harness fabrication and ensure compliance with space-grade standards.
• Define and verify harness acceptance criteria and perform electrical testing.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure proper harness integration.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Avionics experience

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelors in engineering

Tools

Capital Essentials

NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Rocket Lab in Long Beach, CA seeks a Senior Harness Design Engineer I to lead electrical harness design for spacecraft. You will define interfaces, select components, specify split locations, and generate design documentation, collaborating with systems, mechanical, and AIT teams for seamless integration.

The role emphasizes wiring diagram development, interface definitions, and electrical system architecture, supporting the full lifecycle from design to fabrication and integration.