Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I

CesiumAstro • Westminster, CO

100d • $105,000 - $130,000

About The Position

At CesiumAstro, we are developers and pioneers of out-of-the-box communication systems for satellites, UAVs, launch vehicles, and other space and airborne platforms. We take pride in our dynamic and cross-functional work environment, which allows us to learn, develop, and engage across our organization. If you are looking for hands-on, interactive, and autonomous work, CesiumAstro is the place for you. We are actively seeking passionate, collaborative, energetic, and forward-thinking individuals to join our team. We are looking to add a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you. This role focuses on designing the critical power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects that turn boxes into systems. You will have the opportunity to take full ownership of wire harness designs, including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings. The environment is highly collaborative, working shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians to develop cutting-edge space and airborne systems. The role encompasses the full design process, from defining initial specifications through integration and test. You will also participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and recommendations to enhance the performance and reliability of wire harness systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
• 4 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
• Proficiency in harness design tools such as RapidHarness.
• Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations.
• Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001.
• Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads.
• Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Aerospace industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing for space environments.
• Hands-on experience assembling wire harnesses.

Responsibilities

• Design critical power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects for systems.
• Take full ownership of wire harness designs including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians.
• Define initial specifications through integration and test.
• Participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise.

Benefits

• Company stock options.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees