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Belcan

Wire-Harness Engineer

Berkeley, CA

$80/hr

In this role you"ll be part of a team responsible for PCBA design, component selection, wire harness designs, and validation testing. To be considered for this role you will have 2 + years ...

ALTEN Technology USA

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 ...

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 ...

ALTEN Technology USA

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 ...

CesiumAstro

Wire Harness Design Engineer II

Austin, TX · On-site

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 ...

Viasat, Inc.

Wire Harness Design Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$149K - $224K/yr

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

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for wire harness designer 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.

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To thrive as a Wire Harness Designer, you need a solid background in electrical engineering concepts, proficiency in creating schematics, and familiarity with automotive or aerospace systems, usually supported by relevant technical degrees or certifications. Experience with CAD software (such as AutoCAD or CATIA), wire harness design tools, and understanding of industry standards (like IPC/WHMA-A-620) is crucial. Strong attention to detail, collaborative communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously help individuals excel in this position. These skills ensure that complex wiring systems are designed accurately, safely, and in line with client or regulatory requirements.

What is a Wire Harness Designer job?

A Wire Harness Designer is responsible for creating detailed designs of electrical wiring systems used in vehicles, machinery, and electronic equipment. They develop schematics, select components, and ensure compliance with industry standards. Their role involves collaborating with engineers and manufacturers to optimize design for functionality and manufacturability. Proficiency in CAD software and knowledge of electrical systems are essential for this role.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Wire Harness Designer?

Wire Harness Designers spend their days developing wiring diagrams and harness layouts, selecting appropriate materials and components, and creating detailed documentation for manufacturing. They frequently collaborate with engineers and project managers to ensure designs meet technical requirements and industry standards. The role often involves revising designs based on feedback, troubleshooting issues during prototype and production stages, and maintaining clear communication with manufacturing teams. This collaborative, detail-oriented work environment makes strong organization and analytical skills highly valuable.

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Wire Harness Designer

Firefly Aerospace

Cedar Park, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 2 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 9 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 61 rated aerospace companies

Job description

ABOUT FIREFLY AEROSPACE
Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company on a mission to reliably and repeatedly launch, land, and operate space systems from Earth to the Moon and beyond. As the partner of choice for critical space missions, Firefly is the first commercial company to launch a satellite to orbit with 24-hour notice and the first company to achieve a successful Moon landing. Headquartered in north Austin, Texas, Firefly is looking for passionate, hardworking innovators to join our team and help fuel our successful trajectory into space.
SUMMARY
Firefly Aerospace is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Electrical Engineering Designer to support the design and integration of electrical wiring interconnect systems across our launch vehicles and spacecraft. This role focuses on creating harness layouts, interconnect documentation, and manufacturing drawings that enable rapid development, reliable flight hardware, and efficient production.
You'll work closely with electrical, mechanical, propulsion, thermal, and manufacturing engineering teams to ensure interconnect designs meet performance, environmental, and manufacturability requirements for spaceflight systems.
Key Responsibilities
  • Create and maintain drawing packages including schematics, wire diagrams, 3D routing, assembly drawings, and bill of materials.
  • Collaborate with engineers to define routing, wire gauge, shielding, grounding, derating, connector selection, and EMI/EMC considerations.
  • 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 updating documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with Firefly standards, space environment requirements, and industry standards such as IPC/WHMA-A-620 and NASA specifications.
  • Participate in design reviews and support continuous improvement of interconnect design processes, templates, and best practices.
  • Manage revision and configuration control management for drawing packages across multiple platforms.
  • Serve as the CAD Librarian for interconnect components by creating, validating, and maintaining symbols, parts, connector families, and metadata within the CAD environments.

Required Qualifications
  • 2+ years of experience working as a technician in the aerospace industry, preferably in a research and development or manufacturing environment.
  • Solid understanding of aerospace wiring harness assemblies, connector selection, shielding, grounding, harness protection, and installation practices.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, and technical specifications.
  • Strong work ethic, problem-solving, attention to detail, documentation discipline, and configuration control management.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology, Drafting/Design, technical certification, or equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD design, 2D drafting, and PLM/PDM software such as Siemens NX, Capital, and Teamcenter.
  • Experience designing and routing harnesses for aerospace or high-reliability vehicle environments.
  • Familiarity with interconnect component selection, space-compatible materials, and aerospace routing constraints.
  • Knowledge of aerospace requirements and standards such as FAA, NASA, MIL-STD, and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
  • Programming and automation skills in Python, Java, and Javascript.

Soft Skills & Culture Fit
  • Thrives in a fast-paced, hands-on development and production environment.
  • Communicates effectively across engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and planning teams.
  • Adaptable and comfortable with evolving requirements typical of rapid development cycles.
  • High personal ownership and commitment to delivering build-ready documentation.

Firefly offers outstanding benefits for our employees, including generous health, dental and vision plans with low plan deductibles, parental leave, educational reimbursement, short term disability, and flexible PTO options.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Firefly Aerospace, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Firefly is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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