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Harnessing Engineer (Launch Vehicle Avionics)

Our clients Avionics team is responsible for the electrical architecture that powers and controls the launch vehicle. As a Harnessing Engineer, you'll own the design and execution of flight and test harnesses that connect avionics, sensors, power systems, and vehicle subsystems—ensuring reliability in extreme environments.

This is an end-to-end role spanning requirements definition, architecture, detailed design, first-article builds, qualification testing, and production support. You’ll work closely with mechanical, thermal, electrical, integration, and manufacturing teams to deliver harness systems that are safe, lightweight, manufacturable, and flight-ready.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a hands‑on, highly collaborative engineer who thrives in fast‑paced, entrepreneurial environments and is excited to build real flight hardware. You’ll be a key technical owner on the vehicle program with high visibility and the ability to shape best practices as the organization scales.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as the Harness Responsible Engineer for the launch vehicle program
• Partner cross‑functionally with Mechanical, Thermal, and Electrical Engineering to define harness requirements, interfaces, and system constraints
• Select materials and components (wire, connectors, backshells, shielding, strain relief, etc.) appropriate for aerospace environments
• Design harness architecture and routing, including mechanical layout, service loops, strain relief, and EMI/EMC considerations
• Create and maintain system‑level schematics, wiring diagrams, and pinouts
• Draft and review manufacturing/assembly drawings and ensure alignment with production processes
• Support first‑article builds and transition designs into repeatable production flows
• Execute and/or define test approaches including continuity, isolation, grounding, pin‑to‑pin verification, and troubleshooting
• Investigate development and production nonconformances, drive root cause, and implement corrective actions
• Document and maintain engineering artifacts including test procedures, analysis/results, FMEAs, requirement docs, and work instructions
• Operate in a hands‑on environment—supporting design, build, integration, and test activities as needed

What We’re Looking For (Required)

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related technical field
• 5+ years of professional experience in wire harness design (aerospace, vehicles, robotics, defense, or similarly rigorous environments)
• 3+ years using mechanical CAD tools and PLM systems; comfortable releasing production drawings
• Ability to interpret and create complex wiring diagrams, schematics, and interface documentation
• Strong understanding of harness design and manufacturing methods (buildability, inspection, testability, and rework considerations)
• Experience with aerospace‑grade materials/component selection and design for weight, cost, and manufacturability
• Hands‑on experience troubleshooting harness issues to root cause, with a corrective‑action mindset
• Familiarity with one or more relevant standards, such as: IPC/WHMA‑A‑620, NASA‑STD‑8739.4 / 8739.6, NASA‑STD‑6016, SAE AS22759, J‑STD‑001
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage interfaces across multiple engineering teams
• Self‑directed and comfortable solving open‑ended problems with speed and rigor

Nice to Have (Desired Multipliers)

• Prior experience in aerospace or launch vehicle applications
• Knowledge of redundancy strategies for flight‑critical systems
• Experience designing for high vibration, vacuum, thermal cycling, and harsh EMI environments
• Proficiency with Siemens NX and Teamcenter
• Experience with harness‑specific design tools such as RapidHarness

Inclusive Hiring

You do not need to meet every qualification to apply. Our client values diverse perspectives and is committed to building a team with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and skills.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

San Francisco applicants will be considered in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

This position is subject to U.S. export control regulations, including ITAR and EAR. Employment is contingent upon the candidate’s status as a U.S. Person or ability to obtain an appropriate export license, along with required background checks and (where applicable) eligibility for government contracts or security clearance.