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Entry Level Wire Harness Design Engineer Jobs in California

Salient Motion

Wire Harness Design Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... mechanical engineering teams, and will interface directly with seat OEM customers during ITCM and with DERs during qualification and certification. * Perform wire harness design for aerospace ...

SpaceX

Harness Design Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's satellite technology and launch ... Experience with electro-mechanical wire harness design or manufacturing (includes internships ...

SpaceX

Harness Design Engineer (Starshield)

Hawthorne, CA · On-site

$115K - $140K/yr

HARNESS DESIGN ENGINEER (STARSHIELD) Starshield leverages SpaceX's satellite technology and launch ... Experience with electro-mechanical wire harness design or manufacturing (includes internships ...

Vast

Senior Harness Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA

$109K - $147K/yr

Vast is looking for a Harness Design Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Harness Design to ... Develop the electro-mechanical design of flight wire harnesses for the Haven space station.

ALTEN Technology USA

Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA

$115K - $135K/yr

You will be part of a rapidly growing team responsible for PCBA design, component selection, wire harness designs, and validation testing. Ideally, the harness engineer should have exposure to a ...

Vast

Senior Harness Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$135K - $190K/yr

Vast is looking for a Harness Design Engineer, reporting to the Senior Manager, Harness Design to ... Develop the electro-mechanical design of flight wire harnesses for the Haven space station.

Pentangle Tech

harness design engineer1

Sunnyvale, CA · On-site

Harness Design Engineer Location: Sunnyvale, CA Duration: Long Term Client : Applied Intuition - * We are seeking a contractor to lead the design, build, validation, and scale of spider harnesses ...

Inversion

Avionics Harness Engineer II

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$106K - $150K/yr

As a Harness Design Engineer II on the Avionics team, you will contribute to harness design and ... wire harness design, electrical systems design, or hands on harness manufacturing. * Ability to ...

Inversion

Avionics Harness Engineer II

Vista, CA · On-site

$106K - $150K/yr

As a Harness Design Engineer II on the Avionics team, you will contribute to harness design and ... wire harness design, electrical systems design, or hands on harness manufacturing. * Ability to ...

Virio

Founding Harness Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$150K - $250K/yr

Harness Engineer Location: San Francisco (in-person, in-office, full-time ONLY) Compensation: $150k ... Design the evaluation framework (LLM-as-judge evals, deterministic tests, production monitoring ...

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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

Salient Motion

Torrance, CA • On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 days ago

Job description

**Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Permanent Residents (Green Card holders) to meet customer and regulatory requirements**
Who We Are
We are pioneering modular motion technologies to power the next generation of innovation for Industrial, Aerospace and Defense. If you're excited about disrupting legacy industries, and passionate about building the financial infrastructure behind cutting-edge hardware, let's chat!
We are at the forefront of innovation, crafting exclusive motion control components that propel the industrial, aerospace, and defense sectors into the future.
A couple other things:
  • We offer a lot of autonomy
  • We like to run lean for impact
  • We have great benefits
  • We are well funded, and already generating revenue
  • We're currently in Torrance, CA, but will be moving into a new facility in Hawthorne, CA in the summer!

What you'll do:
This engineer will own electrical interconnect design across our actuation product lines, with primary focus on our production aerospace power electronics and actuation systems. This role bridges design, qualification, and production. You will perform harness design on complex programs end-to-end, author functional test procedures, support qualification testing, and work with suppliers to drive integration and first article inspection.
This is a hands-on role for an engineer who wants to work on full-stack hardware in a fast-moving environment with potential customer-facing opportunities. You will work closely with our electrical hardware engineering, motor control, and mechanical engineering teams, and will interface directly with seat OEM customers during ITCM and with DERs during qualification and certification.
  • Perform wire harness design for aerospace actuation systems on complex programs, from schematic through manufacturing release.
  • Develop and maintain harness documentation including schematics, wire lists, drawings, and bills of material.
  • Author functional test procedures for harness assemblies and integrated systems.
  • Support qualification testing, including DO-160 environmental, MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC, and program-specific qualification plans.
  • Work with suppliers to oversee initial build, first article inspection (AS9102), and production readiness.
  • Own supplier technical qualification and ongoing supplier engineering support for harness assemblies.
  • Collaborate with DERs during qualification and certification activities.
  • Partner with motor control, firmware, and mechanical engineering teams to ensure harness design integrates cleanly with the broader system.
  • Drive design for manufacturability, cost, and reliability across the harness portfolio.
  • Up to 35% travel (domestic/international customer and supplier sites).

What you need:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related engineering field. Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in commercial aerospace wire harness design.
  • Experience authoring functional test procedures and supporting qualification testing.
  • U.S. Person status as defined under ITAR/EAR.

Nice to have:
  • Aircraft seat program experience (major plus, potential difference-maker).
  • Experience designing harnesses with Rapid Harness, or equivalent electrical CAD tools such as Mentor Capital, Zuken E3, or Creo Schematics.
  • Experience supporting AS9102 first article inspection for suppliers and/or customers.
  • Direct experience with Boeing D6 series wiring standards and the Airbus equivalent (such as ABD0100 or A350 wiring standards).
  • Familiarity with CAN bus and matrix communication architectures.
  • Experience working with DERs through certification.
  • Prior experience in a startup or fast-moving product development environment.

What we have to offer:
We are not just building components. We are reshaping the future of the Aerospace and Defense component industry, which is a $300B+ market! Come join us and help build next generation systems that will make a massive impact at global scale.
  • Competitive compensation: $90,000 to $110,000 base salary + equity
  • Exceptional healthcare benefits - Medical is 100% covered by the company
  • Life Insurance (2x Salary) 100% covered by the company
  • Flexible PTO, 401K, Financial Wellness Resources, and more

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