Wire Harness Engineer II (Aerospace)

Insight Global; Leander (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Wire Harness Engineer II for a 6-month contract in Texas, with potential extension. The role designs wire harnesses, cable assemblies, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness routing for complex hardware, plus 3D routing and integration tasks. You’ll collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams throughout design, testing and deployment.

Aerospace, automotive, robotics or similar high‑tech electrical experience is preferred. Pay starts at $55/hr.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years’ experience, or Master’s with 1+ year.
• Hands-on wire harness or electrical interconnect design experience.
• Experience creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings.
• Experience with 3D CAD/design software.
• Experience supporting electrical hardware through design, manufacturing, testing, and integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wire harnesses and cable assemblies.
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings.
• Perform 3D harness routing and electrical integration.
• Support connector, wiring, shielding, and grounding requirements.
• Generate engineering and manufacturing documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams throughout design, testing, and integration.
• Troubleshoot wiring and integration issues and support design changes.

Skills

Wire harness design

Schematics and wiring diagrams

3D harness routing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Capital

Teamcenter

Creo/Pro-Cable

Job description

Duration: 6-month contract with potential extension and/or conversion to FTE

Pay: Starting at $55/hr

Position Overview

We are seeking a Wire Harness Engineer II to support the design and integration of electrical wiring and interconnect systems for complex hardware. This is a hands‑on engineering role focused on designing wire harnesses, cable assemblies, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness routing. Candidates with experience in aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, robotics, or other complex electrical design environments are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wire harnesses and cable assemblies
• Create electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness drawings
• Perform 3D harness routing and electrical integration
• Support connector, wiring, shielding, and grounding requirements
• Generate engineering and manufacturing documentation
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams throughout design, testing, and integration
• Troubleshoot wiring and integration issues and support design changes

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 3+ years of relevant experience, OR Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering with 1+ year of relevant experience
• Hands‑on wire harness or electrical interconnect design experience
• Experience creating schematics, wiring diagrams, and harness assembly drawings
• Experience with 3D CAD/design software
• Experience supporting electrical hardware through design, manufacturing, testing, and/or integration

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace, aviation, defense, automotive, robotics, or similar complex electrical-system experience
• Experience with Siemens NX, Capital, Teamcenter, Creo/Pro-Cable, or similar tools
• Knowledge of shielding, grounding, avionics, instrumentation, or high-speed communications
• Vehicle‑level or other complex system‑level electrical integration experience