Wire Design & Install Engineer 3

The Structures Company; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 185,976,000 - 234,192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

Job summary

The Structures Company is seeking a Wire Design & Install Engineer 3 in Renton, WA. You will develop and maintain wire harness detail and electrical design designs across aircraft systems, using Catia V5 for 3D routing and installation planning.

Responsibilities include design reviews, preparing statements of work, and collaborating with suppliers to ensure complete integrated designs. This role requires 5+ years in the field and US ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in wire harness or electrical design.
• Bachelor degree in engineering or related field; ABET accreditation preferred.
• Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR.
• Experience with Catia V5 for 3D modeling.
• Experience with 3D modeling for electrical products and harnesses.
• Experience wiring routing throughout aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains cable and wire harness detail and assembly designs.
• Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly, and installation designs including equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas.
• Analyzes results and performs design reviews for wire harness and electrical systems.
• Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies including rejection tags and shop revision requests.
• Documents processes, specifications, and procedures that support design and manufacture of electrical commodities.
• Develops basic statements of work for electrical design tasks.
• Participates in technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.
• Analyzes functional and physical input to assure development of complete integrated design.

Skills

Wire harness design

Electrical design

3D modeling

Catia V5

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

ABET accreditation preferred

Tools

Catia V5

Job description

JOB TITLE: Wire Design & Install Engineer 3
LOCATION: Renton, WA
PAY RATE: $72.75/hour

We are a national aerospace and defense staffing agency seeking highly qualified candidates for a position with a top-tier client.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract (19 W, 6 Dwith potential for extension)

• Industry: Aerospace / Defense / Aviation

• Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision (Cigna)

• Perks: Bonus potential + Priority access via Tier 1 supplier

• Openings Nationwide: Thousands of opportunities across the U.S.

• Shift: 1st shift 7:00 am 3:30

Qualifying Questions:

• Are you a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual) as defined under ITAR regulations?

• Do you meet the educational and experience requirements for this role?

• Can you commute to the job location or relocate if necessary?

Summary:

• Develops and maintains cable and wire harness detail and assembly designs.

• Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly, and installation designs including equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, and antennas.

• Analyzes results and performs design reviews for wire harness and electrical systems.

• Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies including rejection tags, production action requests, and shop revision requests.

• Documents processes, specifications, and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities.

• Develops basic statements of work for electrical design tasks.

• Participates in technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.

• Analyzes functional and physical input to assure development of complete integrated design.

• Performs wire routing design throughout the airplane using 3D modeling and Catia V5.

• Works on wire installation projects for electrical design programs.

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR).

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master 3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

• 5+ years of experience in wire harness design or electrical design engineering.

• Experience with Catia V5 for 3D modeling and wire routing design.

• Experience in 3D modeling for electrical product and harness designs.

• Experience with wire routing design throughout aircraft.

• Experience developing and maintaining cable and wire harness detail and assembly designs.

• Experience providing engineering design disposition on discrepancies.

• Experience documenting processes, specifications, and procedures for electrical commodities.

• Experience analyzing functional and physical input for integrated design development.

• Experience with electrical product detail, assembly, and installation designs including equipment racks, power panels, and antennas.

About Us:

The Structures Company is a premier national aerospace and defense staffing agency specializing in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements. We deliver expert workforce solutions across engineering, IT, production, maintenance, and support roles.

As trusted partners to leading aerospace and defense OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, we connect professionals with career opportunities to grow and excel in aviation, aerospace, and defense.

Eligibility Requirements:

Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) to comply with ITAR regulations.

Keywords: aerospace, aviation, engineering, maintenance, aircraft design, defense