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Firefly Aerospace

Wire Harness Designer

Cedar Park, TX · On-site

Integrate harness designs into vehicle CAD models, ensuring proper fit, form, and installation clearances. * Support rapid prototyping and flight hardware builds by resolving design issues and ...

Apptronik

Senior Wire Harness Engineer

Austin, TX

$103K - $142K/yr

You will design, route, and validate the complex wire harnesses that enable Apollo to move, sense ... Harness Design & Routing: Design, route, and document complex wire harness assemblies, developing ...

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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for harness design in Texas is $46.55, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38.08 and $53.32 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a harness design?

A Harness Design job involves designing, developing, and documenting electrical wiring harnesses used in vehicles, aircraft, machinery, or other electrical systems. Engineers in this role create schematics, select appropriate wiring, connectors, and protective components, and ensure compliance with industry standards. They collaborate with mechanical and electrical teams to integrate harnesses into the overall system efficiently. Additionally, they may use CAD software like AutoCAD, CATIA, or Capital Harness for design and simulation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in harness design?

To excel in Harness Design, you need expertise in electrical and mechanical engineering principles, proficiency in CAD software, and a strong understanding of wiring standards, often backed by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with industry-specific design tools such as AutoCAD Electrical, CATIA, or Capital Harness and certifications like IPC/WHMA-A-620 are highly valued. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills are essential to efficiently work with multidisciplinary teams. These skills are crucial to ensure that harnesses are safely designed, compliant with regulations, and integrate seamlessly into complex systems.

What does a harness design do?

A typical day in Harness Design involves creating and reviewing harness layouts, collaborating with electrical and mechanical engineers to ensure proper integration within larger systems, and updating technical documentation. You’ll spend significant time working with CAD software, answering design queries, and participating in meetings to resolve engineering challenges. Many roles also require you to coordinate with manufacturing teams to address assembly concerns or support prototype builds. This dynamic environment provides constant opportunities for problem-solving and learning, especially as project requirements or industry standards evolve.

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Infographic showing various Harness Design job openings in Texas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,831 per year, or $46.6 per hour.

Lead, Electrical Engineer (wire harness design) - Secret Clearance

Intermedia Group, Inc.

Waco, TX

$150K - $170K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

OPEN JOB: Lead, Electrical Engineer (wire harness design) – Secret Clearance
LOCATION: Waco, Texas
***Relocation Assistance Available - Yes
***Schedule: 9/80; Every other Friday off
BASE SALARY: $150,000 to $170,000
IDEAL CANDIDATE:
  • DoD Secret Clearance
  • Wire Harness Design Experience.
  • NOTE: candidate does NOT need to come from aerospace industry. 

Job Description:
  • Responsible for performing Electrical Engineering design for aircraft systems integration, including avionics upgrades and power distribution, in the Military Aircraft business area. 
  • Support ongoing aircraft systems modifications including electrical requirements application, design, integration, and test. 
  • Perform electrical interface and power test planning & verification by test in both a lab and on aircraft, including troubleshooting and resolving interface issues.
  • This opportunity involves the need to work overtime as required and travel as necessary for business needs. 
 
Essential Functions:
  • Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance (Requires U.S. Citizenship). 
  • Must be able to work onsite at the Waco, TX facility.
  • Must be able to travel as required for business needs (<10%). 
  • Must be able to work overtime as required for business needs. 

Qualifications:  
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent field and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
  • Experience in the integration of systems involving wiring and signal interfaces. 
  • Experience in at least one electrical CAD tool, such as Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, Capital Harness.
 
Preferred Additional Skills:
  • Active DoD Secret security clearance
  • Mid-level knowledge of these tools:
    • Visual Engineer, AutoCAD Electrical, or Capital Harness
  • Familiarity with aircraft and military design standards such as:
    • SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-704, MIL-E-7016, SAE ARP4754, MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-810, MIL-STD-882, MIL-HDBK-516
  • An understanding of both digital and analog interface signals, and limitations such as allowable voltage drop, timing, handshaking, and such.
  • Good communication skills and ability to generate professional drawings, documents, and reports.
  • Ability to manage budgets and schedules, serve as a task leader within the electrical engineering team, and mentor junior team members for EE integration design, test, and liaison.
  • Ability to work in aircraft and in an aircraft hangar environment.  Ability to climb/board and work inside aircraft. 

If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
 
  • MS WORD Resume
  • required compensation.
  • Contact information.
  • Availability
 
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail.
STEPHEN FLEISCHNER
Recruiting Manager
INTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.
EMAIL: sfleischner@intermediagroup.com
LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefleischner/