Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer

CesiumAstro, Inc.; Denver (CO); Presencial; USD 133.000 - 161.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

CesiumAstro, a leader in out-of-the-box communication hardware for satellites, seeks a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer. You will own harness designs from schematic to drawings, coordinating with electrical, mechanical, and harness technicians to deliver integrated space systems.

Required are a BS in Electrical Engineering, 5 years of related experience, and hands-on lab skills with oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.

Formación

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering required.
• 5 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
• Proficiency with harness design tools such as RapidHarness.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, EMC considerations.
• Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing to comply with industry standards and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001 standards; hands-on lab instrument experience (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads).

Responsabilidades

• Own wire harness designs from schematic development to harness assembly drawings.
• Develop cable routing, connector selection, and harness documentation.
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and harness assembly teams to deliver spacecraft and aerospace wiring systems.
• Participate in design reviews, providing recommendations to improve performance and reliability.

Conocimientos

Harness design

EMC considerations

Electrical engineering principles

Testing and analysis

Written and spoken communication

Aerospace industry experience

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Herramientas

RapidHarness

Descripción del empleo

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands‑on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward‑thinking individuals to join our team.

Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer

If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading‑edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

This role focuses on designing the critical power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects that turn boxes into systems. You will have the opportunity to take full ownership of wire harness designs, including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings. The environment is highly collaborative, working shoulder‑to‑shoulder with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians to develop cutting‑edge space and airborne systems.

The role encompasses the full design process, from defining initial specifications through integration and test. You will also participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and recommendations to enhance the performance and reliability of wire harness systems.

Job Requirements And Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 5 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
• Proficiency in harness design tools such as RapidHarness.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations.
• Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads.
• Detail‑oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Aerospace industry experience.

Preferred Experience

• Experience designing for space environments.
• Hands‑on experience assembling wire harnesses.

$133,000 - $161,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full‑time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.