1

Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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

Senior Harness Design Engineer

Long Beach, CA · On-site

$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.

Electrical Wire Harness (System Integration) - Feb 2024-1909 - Remote work, CA We have an immediate opening for an Electrical Wire Harness Design Engineer with our client in Los Angeles area in CA ...

Act as lead Wire Harness Design Engineer for R&D teams * Provide the engineering expertise to design, fabricate and integrate harnesses systems and represent the harness discipline on a project

Wire Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$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 ...

Showing results 21-40

Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer information

See salary details

$10

$49

$78

How much do freelance wire harness design engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance 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 Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer vs Electrical Design Engineer?

AspectFreelance Wire Harness Design EngineerElectrical Design Engineer
CredentialsRelevant technical certifications, CAD software skillsEngineering degree, certifications may vary
Work EnvironmentIndependent, project-based, remote or on-siteCompany offices, design teams, possibly on-site
Industry UsageAutomotive, aerospace, consumer electronicsBroadly across various electrical systems and industries
Search & ComparisonOften compared for design scope and project flexibilityCompared for broader electrical system design roles

The Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer specializes in creating wiring systems for specific projects, often working independently. In contrast, an Electrical Design Engineer typically works within a company, handling a wider range of electrical system designs. Both roles require technical certifications and industry experience, but their work environments and project scopes differ significantly.

More about Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs
What cities are hiring for Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs? Cities with the most Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs? The most popular types of Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs are:
What states have the most Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer jobs are:
Infographic showing various Freelance Wire Harness Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 88% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,934 per year, or $50 per hour.

Wire Harness Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead)

Boeing

Oklahoma City, OK • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 14 days ago


Boeing rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 612 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

31st of 538 rated manufacturers


Job description

Wire Harness Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space, & Security (BDS) is looking for a Wire Harness Design Engineer (Associate, Experienced or Lead) to join our team in Oklahoma City, OK. This position will provide engineering support across the Boeing portfolio of products, to include - but not limited to - Boeing Military Aircraft and Military Derivative Aircraft (AEW&C, AWACS, C-32/C-40, E-4B, VC-25A, KC-767, B-1B, B-2, B-52 and others).

Our teams are currently hiring for a broad range of experience levels including Associate, Experienced, or Lead level Engineers.

Associate (Level 2)

  • Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly design

  • Supports analysis and design reviews

  • Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas)

  • Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests)

  • Follows documented processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities

  • Supports the development of statements of work. Assists in the technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection

  • Analyzes functional and physical input used in the development of integrated design and system architecture. Works under general supervision.

Experienced (Level 3)

  • Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs

  • Analyzes results and performs design reviews

  • Develops and maintains electrical product detail, assembly and installation designs (e.g., equipment racks, power panels, cable routing and geometry, antennas)

  • Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests)

  • Documents processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities

  • Develops basic statements of work

  • Participates in technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection

  • Analyzes functional and physical input to assure development of complete integrated design

  • Works under general direction.

Lead (Level 4)

  • Develops and maintains cable/wire harness detail and assembly designs.

  • Analyzes results and performs design reviews.

  • Leads the team to analyze results and performs design reviews.

  • Provides engineering design disposition on discrepancies (e.g., rejection tags, production action requests, shop revision requests).

  • Documents processes, specifications and procedures that support the design and manufacture of electrical commodities.

  • Develops complex statements of work, metrics, schedules and budgets.

  • Performs technical review of supplier capabilities to facilitate source selection.

  • Works under minimal direction.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (with a focus in Electrical, Mechanical or Aeronautical), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement

  • Experience with wire harness design tools

  • 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Level 3 (Experienced): 3 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Level 4 (Lead): 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

  • Experience with Siemens Mentor Capital wire harness design software suite.

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeingis a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range

Associate (Level 2): $85,000 - $115,000

Experienced (Level 3): $104,550 - $141,450

Lead (Level 4): $127,500- $172,500

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Export Control Requirement:

This is not an Export Control position.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

EEO is the law

Boeing EEO Policy

Request an Accommodation

Applicant Privacy


Boeing Participates in E - Verify

  • E-Verify (English)
  • E-Verify (Spanish)

Right to Work Statement

  • Right to Work(English)
  • Right to Work(Spanish)

What Boeing employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom