Wire Harness Design Engineer II

CesiumAstro • Austin, TX

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About The Position

CesiumAstro is seeking a Wire Harness Design Engineer II to develop wire harnesses for satellites, spacecraft, and other space and airborne systems. The role focuses on power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects, with ownership of harness designs that may include schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings. The engineer will work closely with electrical and mechanical engineers and harness assembly technicians in a collaborative environment.

The position covers the design process from initial specifications through integration and test. The engineer will participate in design reviews and provide technical expertise and recommendations to improve wire harness performance and reliability. Applicants must meet U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements: be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, conditional resident, asylee or refugee (as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
• At least 2 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
• Familiarity with harness design tools such as Capital Essentials or Zuken E3.
• Basic understanding of electrical and mechanical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and EMC considerations.
• Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs to verify compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements.
• Exposure to wire harness design standards and regulations such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and/or NASA-STD 8739.4A.
• Awareness of high-reliability components, including D38999, Micro-D, and Nano-D connectors, and M227569/M27500 series wire.
• Detail-oriented approach and high accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Must meet the stated U.S. Government Space Technology Export Regulations eligibility requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing for aerospace environments.
• Conceptual understanding of wire harness assembly and the necessary tooling.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design and development of high-complexity wire harnesses for space and airborne systems and associated GSE.
• Adhere to harness design requirements and workmanship standards.
• Use preferred parts listings based on component reliability, availability, and manufacturability.
• Inform the definition of designs for EMI/EMC compliance, radiation tolerance, and space-charging environments.
• Collaborate across functions to align harness designs with system-level performance, manufacturability, and reliability requirements.
• Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of harness systems at box, subsystem, and platform levels.
• Promote design standards and contribute to process improvements that advance the wire harness discipline.
• Work with suppliers and contract manufacturers to manage supply chain, build quality, and schedule outcomes.
• Present technical solutions in internal and external design reviews and serve as a subject matter expert for interconnect systems.

Benefits

• Company stock options.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health savings account (HSA).
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Disability plans.
• Retirement plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level