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Carnegie Robotics

Cable Harness Designer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Develop production tooling such as wire harness boards * Launch your designs to production and support them through the life of the product What You'll Have * An Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's of ...

Carnegie Robotics

Cable Harness Designer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Develop production tooling such as wire harness boards * Launch your designs to production and support them through the life of the product What You'll Have * An Associate's Degree, or Bachelor's of ...

Viasat, Inc.

Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$176K - $264K/yr

What you'll do Viasat is looking for an expert Wire Harness Designer to join our outstanding team! In this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for the design of cables and harnesses, including ...

Salient Motion

Wire Harness Design Engineer

Torrance, CA · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Perform wire harness design for aerospace actuation systems on complex programs, from schematic ... Experience designing harnesses with Rapid Harness, or equivalent electrical CAD tools such as ...

Keylent

Design Engineer - Harness CAE

Raymond, OH · On-site

... designs with strong attention to engineering quality and release readiness. * Experience generating harness manufacturing deliverables such as BOMs, drawings, wire lists, and reports. * Strong ...

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Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer

Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer

Viasat, Inc.

Tempe, AZ

$176K - $264K/yr

Full-time

Posted 6 hours ago

Viasat rating

4.2

Company rating: 4.2 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

79th of 82 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

About us

One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.


What you'll do

Viasat is looking for an expert Wire Harness Designer to join our outstanding team! In this multifaceted role, you will be responsible for the design of cables and harnesses, including all related content for various products. Mentor more junior level members of the team and provide recommendations. Your strong communication and organization skills combined with your knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and EMI design will serve you well as you generate wire lists, assembly drawings, specify connector and wire types, and work with systems, electrical, test and operations engineering teams to ensure a quality and manufacturable product.


The day-to-day
  • Generate sophisticated cable and harness design packages for aviation and space applications
  • Lead group discussions.
  • Mentor junior designers
  • Provide mentorship to programs in identifying critical components and design features and challenges.

What you'll need
  • 10+ years of related experience in aviation and/or space applications
  • Associate of Science Degree in technology or proven work experience
  • Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, or other CAD based wire harness design tools.
  • Strong oral and written skills
  • Solid understanding and use of industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
  • Solid understanding of electrical schematics
  • Experience in the creation of fabrication drawings and related BOM’s as well as experience with crafting processes and standardization documentation.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of with Agile or other PLM platforms.
  • US citizenship required
  • Up to 15-20% travel 

What will help you on the job
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline
  • Solid understanding of cable and harness fabrication
  • 3D routing experience
  • Generate cable and harness internal specifications.
  • Ability to mentor and guide junior designers

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Salary range
$141,500.00 - $224,000.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $176,000.00- $264,000.00/ annually
At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.
EEO Statement

Viasat is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetics, age, or veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status or characteristic. If you would like to request an accommodation on the basis of disability for completing this on-line application, please click here.

Qualifications:
  • 10+ years of related experience in aviation and/or space applications
  • Associate of Science Degree in technology or proven work experience
  • Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, or other CAD based wire harness design tools.
  • Strong oral and written skills
  • Solid understanding and use of industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
  • Solid understanding of electrical schematics
  • Experience in the creation of fabrication drawings and related BOM’s as well as experience with crafting processes and standardization documentation.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of with Agile or other PLM platforms.
  • US citizenship required
  • Up to 15-20% travel 
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About ViaSat

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At Viasat, we're on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate.

Industry

Telecommunications

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Carlsbad, CA, US

Year founded

1986

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