Wire Harness Design Engineer

The Ascent Group, LLC; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ascent Group, LLC is seeking an experienced Electrical Harness Design Engineer to design and develop aircraft wire harnesses and wiring installations.

You will ensure EWIS compliance, interpret drawings, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to drive production-ready solutions.

Experience with CATIA for electrical harness design and familiarity with 3DEXPERIENCE is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in aircraft or aerospace wire harness design.
• Solid knowledge of EWIS rules and design practices.
• Experience using CATIA for electrical design.
• Experience with 3DEXPERIENCE preferred; CATIA also acceptable.
• Ability to read aircraft drawings and schematics.
• Strong problem-solving in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EWIS knowledge

Aerospace harness design

CATIA (Electrical)

3DEXPERIENCE

Drawings interpretation

Problem solving

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.