Wire Harness Design Engineer

The Ascent Group, LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascent Group, LLC in Little Rock, AR is seeking an experienced Electrical Harness Design Engineer to join our aerospace team. You will design and develop aircraft wiring harnesses, ensuring EWIS compliance and robust integration with aircraft systems.

Candidates will leverage CATIA and 3DEXPERIENCE to route, document, and validate harness layouts, working cross-functionally with engineering and manufacturing. A strong background in EWIS and aerospace wiring practices is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft or aerospace wire harness design.
• Strong EWIS knowledge and design practices.
• Proficiency with CATIA for electrical/wire harness design.
• 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) experience preferred; CATIA acceptable.
• Ability to read and interpret aircraft drawings, schematics.
• Strong problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical wire harnesses and aircraft wiring installations.
• Create/modify harness designs, routing, drawings, and docs.
• Ensure designs meet EWIS requirements, aerospace standards, and practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to resolve wiring issues.
• Support design changes, engineering updates, and configuration requirements.
• Review designs for manufacturability and compliance.

Skills

EWIS knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Aircraft wiring experience

Tools

CATIA

3DEXPERIENCE

Job description

The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience designing aircraft wire harnesses and a strong understanding of EWIS (Electrical Wiring Interconnection System) requirements and standards.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical wire harnesses and related aircraft wiring installations.
• Create and modify wire harness designs, routing, drawings, and associated engineering documentation.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable EWIS requirements, aerospace standards, and aircraft design practices.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, and other technical teams to resolve wiring and installation issues.
• Support design changes, engineering updates, and configuration requirements throughout the aircraft development and modification process.
• Review designs for manufacturability, installation, and compliance with engineering requirements.

Qualifications

• Previous aircraft or aerospace wire harness design experience.
• Strong working knowledge of EWIS rules, requirements, and design practices.
• Experience with CATIA for electrical or wire harness design.
• 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX) experience is preferred, but candidates with strong CATIA experience will also be considered.
• Ability to interpret aircraft engineering drawings, schematics, specifications, and technical requirements.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work effectively within a cross‑functional engineering environment.

Preferred Background

• Experience supporting business jets, commercial aircraft, military aircraft, or other aerospace platforms.
• Experience taking wire harness designs from initial layout through production and installation.
• Familiarity with aircraft electrical systems and wiring installation requirements.