BS in Engineering from accredited school with relevant years of experience (5-20)
Experience in electro-mechanical wire harness design
Proficient in CAD and Windchill
3D design experience with wire harness installations and wiring diagrams
Strong problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Responsibilities
Assist in harness design from concept to production and system integration
Collaborate with stakeholders to define harness design objectives
Develop harness designs in a CAD environment, managing design trade studies
Generate electrical schematics for flight and qualification designs
Conduct mechanical and electrical analysis and testing of harnesses
Create and release manufacturing documentation and drawings
Conduct R&D investigations to improve harness design efficiency
Benefits
Support for professional development and training
Focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Opportunities to work on innovative projects with NASA
Participation in the growth of the commercial spaceflight industry
Being part of a woman-owned small business fostering diversity
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
The Harness Design Specialist will:
Assist in harness design from concept and component selection, through to production, qualification, and system integration
Collaborate with multi-disciplinary stakeholders to gather harness design objectives and requirements
Develop harness design solutions within a CAD environment, and manage technical trade studies to meet stakeholder objectives as well as adhere to internal design standards and requirements
Generate electrical schematics to support both flight and qualification designs
Perform analysis and physical testing (both mechanical and electrical) of harnessing with respect to thermal, loads, vibration, and shock to ensure full qualification for flight
Create and release on-schedule appropriate harnessing manufacturing documentation and drawings
Perform R&D investigations and trade studies to push wire harness design to new boundaries in terms of mass and cost savings
Perform all other assigned duties
Qualifications
This position is posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate's experience, position requirements and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level for which this position has been advertised.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
BS degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, plus five (5) years of related experience
- OR -
BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's Degree, plus ten (10) years of related experience
- OR -
BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school, may be expected to have a related Master's or higher degree, plus fifteen (15) years of related experience
- OR -
BS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school and (20) years of engineering experience
*MS Degree in Engineering from an accredited Engineering school can take the place of 2 years of appropriate work experience
Engineering or operations experience working on Space systems
Five (5) years of electro-mechanical wire harness design experience
Proficiency with CAD and Windchill
Experience with wire harness 3D design, wire harness installations drawings and form board creation, wiring diagrams, 3D modeling of complex top-level assemblies, 3D modeling, and analysis of avionics enclosures and secondary structure
Strong team-working skills with a proven ability to effectively interact and collaborate with other engineering disciplines and excellent attention to detail
Capability to solve complex design problems to tight schedules with minimal supervision
Passion for advancing the commercial space industry and space exploration, with a strong desire to revolutionize wire harness design
Ability to work in a fast-paced, autonomously driven, and demanding start-up atmosphere
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Strong sense of personal accountability and drive to success
PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
Working experience with Human Space Exploration programs (Gateway, ISS, Orion, etc.)
Proficiency in Creo
Wire harness component selection and qualification experience
General wire harness analysis, testing, and qualification experience
Master of Science degree in Engineering
Essential Requirements:
Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation
Work may involve sitting for extended periods
May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs
Must have sufficient mobility to enter areas of test facilities where necessary
Generally, an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, fax, etc.)
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical
Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere
Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation
Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others
This position may require some commuting and traveling to other installations as needed
Don't miss out on this great opportunity; for immediate consideration, apply now!
