Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 133,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company stock options

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

CesiumAstro, located in Westminster, CO, seeks a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I to join their innovative team. The role involves designing interconnects for spacecraft and aerospace systems, owning designs from specifications to testing. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience.

Compensation ranges from $133,000 to $161,000 annually, with a generous benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans. Join a collaborative environment focused on advanced technology.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
• Ability to conduct analysis and testing of wire harness designs.
• Knowledge of IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Design critical power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects.
• Take ownership of wire harness designs from specifications to integration.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise.

Skills

Harness design tools proficiency (e.g., RapidHarness)

Electrical engineering principles knowledge

Attention to detail

Excellent written and spoken communication

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Lab instruments (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers)

Job description

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‑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.

We are looking to add a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I to our team. 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.
• 4 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 torace, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.