Electrical Engineer, Wire Harness & Electrical Integration

Allen Control Systems•Austin, TX

23h

About The Position

ACS (Allen Control Systems) is seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise in wire harness design, electrical integration, and system-level wiring architecture for complex electromechanical systems. The engineer will design and implement wiring solutions connecting sensors, computer systems, power distribution, and actuators across autonomous defense platforms, ensuring reliable signal and power distribution and durability in demanding operational environments. The role works closely with electrical, firmware, mechanical, manufacturing, and technician teams in a fast-paced prototyping environment. It involves owning electrical integration from early design through testing and deployment, supporting prototypes and production systems, and validating reliability in field and lab environments.

Requirements

2–5+ years of electrical engineering experience, including hands-on design of wire harnesses, cable assemblies, or electrical interconnect systems.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in electrical engineering or a related field.
Strong experience designing wiring harnesses for complex electromechanical or robotic systems.
Experience producing electrical drawings, harness documentation, wiring diagrams, and system-level electrical documentation.
Familiarity with connector types, shielding strategies, grounding practices, and cable management techniques.
Proven experience integrating sensors, computer hardware, power systems, and actuators in complex systems.
Hands-on experience diagnosing electrical integration issues using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers.
Experience working with robotic, aerospace, automotive, or defense-related hardware systems.
Experience with MIL-STD practices or other high-reliability manufacturing standards for wiring, harnessing, or electrical integration.

Nice To Haves

Experience using harness and electrical design tools such as Zuken E3, Mentor Graphics/Capital Harness, RapidHarness, Altium, SolidWorks Electrical, or similar electrical CAD tools.
Experience working on robotic platforms, autonomous systems, or defense hardware.
Familiarity with ruggedized systems designed for harsh operating environments.
Knowledge of best practices for signal integrity, noise management, grounding, shielding, and power distribution in complex systems.
Experience in fast-paced environments where hardware moves quickly from concept to field testing.

Responsibilities

Design wiring architectures, wire harnesses, and cable assemblies for complex robotic and electromechanical systems.
Support system-level integration across sensors, computing systems, actuators, and power electronics to ensure reliable communication and power delivery.
Produce wiring diagrams, pinout documentation, harness drawings, and electrical schematics for prototype and production systems.
Select connectors and define shielding strategies, grounding methods, and cable routing solutions to meet performance and environmental requirements.
Collaborate with mechanical engineers on harness routing, packaging, strain relief, and mechanical protection in compact system architectures.
Support hardware bring-up, troubleshoot wiring issues, and diagnose electrical problems during integration and testing.
Work with technicians and manufacturing teams on harness builds, documentation, and quality verification of cable assemblies.
Test and validate electrical harnesses and integrated systems for reliability in field and lab environments.