Wire Harness Electrical Engineer II (Spacecraft)

Acara Solutions, Inc.; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Acara Solutions is seeking a Wire Harness Electrical Engineer II for space systems, onsite in Austin, TX, with potential remote for a strong candidate. You will work in the Interconnect team on EWIS design for launch vehicles and spacecraft, from concept through fabrication and testing.

Responsibilities include generating schematics, 3D routing, harness drawings, coordinating interfaces, and supporting design reviews to ensure flight readiness.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering required.
• 1 year of Siemens Capital (Mentor Graphics) or Zuken wire harness design experience.
• 2 years of wire harness design experience with test equipment knowledge and standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4.
• Experience selecting connectors, backshells, wires and other harness components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate EWIS designs on launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• Follow industry guidelines for wire harness development and design.
• Generate schematics, wire diagrams, harness 3D routing, 2D drawings and reports for flight, qualification and test lab harnesses.
• Coordinate requirements between engineering, production and integration.
• Support design reviews with presentations of design, analysis and test results.
• Collaborate with teams to create ideas and improvements, tailoring standards for cable assemblies and vehicle-level implementation.

Skills

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Team collaboration

Design review support

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Siemens NX

Capital (Mentor Graphics)

Teamcenter

Zuken

SolidWorks

2D drafting

3D CAD

Job description

Wire Harness Electrical Engineer II (Spacecraft)

Job Title: Wire Harness Electrical Engineer II

Location: Austin, TX (onsite, with possible remote for a very strong candidate)

Employment Type: 6+ month contract (possible contract-to-direct)

Compensation: $53-$63/hr

About the Opportunity:

Company Electrical Engineers in the Interconnect team are responsible for developing the electrical wiring interconnect systems (EWIS) that distribute power and electrical signals within avionics hardware, instrumentation, and payloads. In this role, you will work in small, collaborative groups through all stages of the component and system design, manufacturing, and testing. Additionally, you will take ownership of your projects and collaborate with the team to conduct the design, analysis, manufacturing, testing, and final integration of components on launch vehicles and spacecraft.

What You'll Do:

• Develop and integrate electrical wiring interconnect system (EWIS) designs on launch vehicles and spacecraft.
• Understand and implement industry guidelines and requirements for development and design of wire harnesses.
• Generate schematics, wire diagrams, harness 3D CAD routing, 2D assembly drawings, technical documentation, and reports to support flight, qualification, and test lab harness assemblies.
• Coordinate requirements and interfaces between engineering disciplines, production, and integration.
• Make development decisions based on technical merit, risk, cost, schedule, and/or quality assurance.
• Support design reviews by presenting design, analysis, and test results, showing component design and manufacturing is meeting requirements for flight.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to generate ideas, creative designs, and continuous improvements.
• Tailor aerospace harnessing standards and guidelines to create internal design standards and requirements for cable assemblies, shielding, integration, and vehicle level implementation.

About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier recruiting and workforce solutions provider-we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of experience in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to their needs, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

Job Requirements

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in electrical engineering
• Min 1 year of Siemens Capital (Mentor Capital / Mentor Graphics) or Zuken wire harness design experience, or Siemens NX 3D cad or Solidworks wire harness design experience.
• Min 2 years of experience in electrical engineering wire harness design, including:
  • Familiarity with the use of test equipment to verify harness design and assembly
  • Knowledge of harness design, fabrication, and installation standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.4, and MSFC-SPEC-494.
  • Understanding of electrical grounding requirements and how to implement proper system level grounding via wire harness design.
• Min 1 year of experience with selection of connectors, backshells, wires, and other harness components.

This is an ITAR facility - U.S. persons only

What Sets You Apart:

• Master's degree (with at least 1 year of experience)
• Proven ability to generate end-to-end interconnect schematics, wire diagrams, and harness assembly drawings.
• Experience with 3D CAD design, 2D drafting, and PLM software such as Siemens NX, Capital, and Teamcenter.
• Hands on experience with harness assembly and shielding integration.
• Understanding of basic subsystems of a space-rated vehicle and how avionics interface with each system.
• Experience working with instrumentation and high-speed digital communication protocols.
• Hands on experience with integration of electronics and harnessing in airborne vehicles.
• Knowledge of range safety, flight termination, and tracking system requirements such as RCC 319, RCC 324, and AFSPCMAN 91-710.

Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race/Color/Gender/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.