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CesiumAstro

Wire Harness Design Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site

We are looking to add a Wire Harness Design Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft ...

CesiumAstro

Wire Harness Design Engineer II

Westminster, CO · On-site

$113K - $136K/yr

We are looking to add a Wire Harness Design Engineer II to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft ...

Astranis

Harness Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA

Harness Design Engineer The Harness Engineer is responsible for designing wire harnesses for both flight spacecraft and developmental use. This includes working with mechanical and electrical design ...

ACTIA Corporation

Wire Harness Engineer

Elkhart, IN · On-site

Produce design and production documentation including schematics, boarding drawings, and splice and termination sheets. * Prepares reports on wire harness and electrical systems, products, components ...

KRA International

Wire Engineer

Elkhart, IN

Maintaining and updating technical drawings and documents related to wire harness design and manufacturing processes. * Collaborating with internal and external engineers and customers for ...

Patrick Industries

Wire Engineer

Elkhart, IN · On-site

Maintaining and updating technical drawings and documents related to wire harness design and manufacturing processes. * Collaborating with internal and external engineers and customers for ...

Patrick Industries

Wire Engineer

Elkhart, IN

Maintaining and updating technical drawings and documents related to wire harness design and manufacturing processes. * Collaborating with internal and external engineers and customers for ...

Astranis

Harness Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$105K - $165K/yr

Harness Design Engineer The Harness Engineer is responsible for designing wire harnesses for both flight spacecraft and developmental use. This includes working with mechanical and electrical design ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level wire harness design engineer in the United States is $49.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.87 and $57.21 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Wire Harness Design Engineer vs Electrical Design Technician?

AspectEntry Level Wire Harness Design EngineerElectrical Design Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Electrical Engineering or related fieldAssociate's degree or technical certification in electrical technology
Work EnvironmentDesign offices, manufacturing plants, R&D labsManufacturing floors, testing labs, design departments
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, industrial equipmentElectronics manufacturing, product assembly
Common Search IntentDesign-focused, entry-level engineering rolesTechnical support, assembly, and testing roles

While both roles involve electrical systems, the Entry Level Wire Harness Design Engineer primarily focuses on designing wiring systems using CAD software, requiring a bachelor's degree. The Electrical Design Technician supports electrical design processes, often with an associate's degree or certification, and may handle testing and assembly tasks. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right entry point in electrical wiring careers.

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Wire Harness Design Engineer II

Wire Harness Design Engineer II

CesiumAstro

Westminster, CO

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Job description

Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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 Wire Harness Design Engineer II 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist the design and development of high-complexity wire harnesses across space and airborne systems and associated GSE.
  • Adherence to requirements and workmanship standards for harness design
  • Leverage preferred parts listing based on component reliability, availability, and manufacturability
  • Inform the definition of design for EMI / EMC compliance, radiation tolerance and space charging environments
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure harness designs align with system-level requirements for performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Support integration, testing, and troubleshooting of harness systems at the box, subsystem, and platform levels.
  • Proliferate design standards and contribute to process improvements to advance the maturity of the wire harness discipline.
  • Work directly with suppliers and contract manufacturers to manage supply chain, build quality and schedule outcomes
  • Present technical solutions in internal and external design reviews; serve as the subject matter expert for interconnect systems.
JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university. 
  • 2 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
  • Familiarity in harness design tools such as Capital Essentials or Zuken E3.
  • Basic understanding of electrical/mechanical 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.
  • Exposure to industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and/or NASA-STD 8739.4A.
  • Awareness of high-reliability components such as D38999, Micro-D, Nano-D connectors and M227569/M27500 series of wire.
  • Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
  • Experience designing for aerospace environments.
  • Conceptual idea of assembling wire harnesses and necessary tooling.
CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.  Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.  
 
CesiumAstro is an Equal Opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Please note: CesiumAstro does not accept unsolicited resumes from contract agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited resumes submitted to our website or to CesiumAstro team members will be considered property of CesiumAstro, and we will not be obligated to pay any referral fees.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.