Wire Harness Design Engineer

Salient Motion, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Life Insurance 2x salary

Flexible PTO

401K

Job summary

Salient Motion, Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to own electrical interconnect design across our actuation product lines.

You will focus on production aerospace power electronics and actuation systems, performing harness design from schematic through manufacturing release and collaborating with multiple engineering teams. You will work hands-on in a fast-moving environment, interfacing with seat OEM customers during ITCM and with DERs during qualification and certification, while driving

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or related field.
• Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of aerospace wire harness design experience.
• Experience authoring functional test procedures and supporting qualification testing.
• U.S. Person status per ITAR/EAR.

Responsibilities

• Perform wire harness design for aerospace actuation systems from schematic to manufacturing release.
• Develop and maintain harness documentation: schematics, wire lists, drawings, BOMs.
• Author functional test procedures for harness assemblies and integrated systems.
• Support qualification testing including DO-160, MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC, and program-specific plans.
• Oversee initial build, first article inspection (AS9102), and production readiness with suppliers.
• Own supplier technical qualification and ongoing supplier engineering support for harnesses.
• Collaborate with DERs during qualification and certification activities.
• Partner with motor control, firmware, and mechanical teams to integrate harness design.
• Drive design for manufacturability, cost, and reliability across harness portfolio.
• Travel up to 35% domestically/internationally.

Skills

Wire harness design

Aerospace industry knowledge

Supplier liaison

Documentation

Education

BS in Electrical, Aerospace or Mechanical Eng

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

Mentor Capital

Zuken E3

Creo Schematics

Job description

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements

Who We Are

We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the financial infrastructure behind cutting-edge hardware, let's chat!

We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.

A couple other things:

• We offer a lot of autonomy
• We like to run lean for impact
• We have great benefits
• We are well funded, and already generating revenue
• We're currently in Torrance, CA, but will be moving into a new facility in Hawthorne, CA in the summer!

What you'll do:

This engineer will own electrical interconnect design across our actuation product lines, with primary focus on our production aerospace power electronics and actuation systems. This role bridges design, qualification, and production. You will perform harness design on complex programs end-to-end, author functional test procedures, support qualification testing, and work with suppliers to drive integration and first article inspection.

This is a hands-on role for an engineer who wants to work on full-stack hardware in a fast-moving environment with potential customer-facing opportunities. You will work closely with our electrical hardware engineering, motor control, and mechanical engineering teams, and will interface directly with seat OEM customers during ITCM and with DERs during qualification and certification.

• Perform wire harness design for aerospace actuation systems on complex programs, from schematic through manufacturing release.
• Develop and maintain harness documentation including schematics, wire lists, drawings, and bills of material.
• Author functional test procedures for harness assemblies and integrated systems.
• Support qualification testing, including DO-160 environmental, MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC, and program-specific qualification plans.
• Work with suppliers to oversee initial build, first article inspection (AS9102), and production readiness.
• Own supplier technical qualification and ongoing supplier engineering support for harness assemblies.
• Collaborate with DERs during qualification and certification activities.
• Partner with motor control, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure harness design integrates cleanly with the broader system.
• Drive design for manufacturability, cost, and reliability across the harness portfolio.
• Up to 35% travel (domestic/international customer and supplier sites).

What you need:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field. Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in commercial aerospace wire harness design.
• Experience authoring functional test procedures and supporting qualification testing.
• U.S. Person status as defined under ITAR/EAR.

Nice to have:

• Aircraft seat program experience (major plus, potential difference-maker).
• Experience designing harnesses with Rapid Harness, or equivalent electrical CAD tools such as Mentor Capital, Zuken E3, or Creo Schematics.
• Experience supporting AS9102 first article inspection for suppliers and/or customers.
• Direct experience with Boeing D6 series wiring standards and the Airbus equivalent (such as ABD0100 or A350 wiring standards).
• Familiarity with CAN bus and matrix communication architectures.
• Experience working with DERs through certification.
• Prior experience in a startup or fast-moving product development environment.

What we have to offer:

We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.

• Competitive compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 base salary + equity
• Exceptional healthcare benefits - Medical is 100% covered by the company
• Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
• Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more