Lead Harnessing Engineer

Lead Harnessing Engineer Working Conditions / Schedule: This position is required to be onsite Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Where applicable, employees may work remotely on Wednesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Additional hours may be required based on business needs. Key Responsibilities: • Serve as the technical lead for electrical harnessing architecture, design, and integration across vehicle and subsystem levels • Own end-to-end wiring interconnect system (WIS/EWIS) development including requirements, schematics, harness layouts, drawings, analyses, and as-built configurations • Define harnessing architectures for high-voltage, high-power, and signal-level systems in spaceflight and lunar surface environments • Lead trade studies and design decisions related to wire types, connectors, shielding, grounding, separation, routing, and protective features • Collaborate closely with mechanical engineering on routing, packaging, strain relief, bend radius compliance, structural interfaces, and vehicle integration • Author and review harness drawings, wire lists, pinouts, cable assemblies, and installation documentation • Ensure designs comply with applicable NASA and aerospace standards (e.g., NASA-STD-8739.4, NASA-STD-4009, IPC/WHMA-A-620, MIL-STD-1553 where applicable) • Act as the primary technical interface for harnessing with NASA customers, partners, suppliers, and internal IPTs • Support planning and execution of harness fabrication, inspection, integration, and test activities (continuity, EMI/EMC, functional testing) • Provide technical oversight during vehicle integration, troubleshooting, rework, and anomaly resolution • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, setting best practices for harnessing design and documentation • Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR), flight readiness reviews, and qualification efforts • Support configuration management, requirements traceability, and verification documentation Required Qualifications: • Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred), Aerospace Engineering, or a closely related field • Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in electrical harnessing, wiring interconnect systems, or related aerospace electrical design • Demonstrated experience leading harness design for complex aerospace or spaceflight systems • Hands-on experience with high-voltage or high-power harnessing (>120 VDC or kW-class systems) • Direct experience working with NASA programs, payloads, or flight hardware (human-rated or Class A preferred) • Strong background in electrical system design including power distribution, grounding, shielding, and signal integrity • Working knowledge of mechanical integration principles affecting harness design (packaging, tolerancing, thermal, vibration) • Experience with aerospace wiring standards and workmanship requirements • Ability to lead technical efforts independently and make sound engineering judgments under schedule pressure • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced development environment Preferred Qualifications: • Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering or related discipline • Experience supporting Artemis, ISS, Commercial Crew, or comparable NASA programs • Familiarity with EMI/EMC mitigation strategies and electrical bonding for space systems • Experience with CAD and electrical design tools such as Altium Designer, SolidWorks, Zuken, or equivalent • Experience with harness manufacturing, supplier oversight, and acceptance testing • Prior experience in an aerospace startup or agile commercial space environment • Experience contributing to internal process development or harness design standards Compensation & Benefits: Compensation level and base salary are competitively structured and thoughtfully determined based on factors such as relevant skills, experience, education, and the scope of the role. • Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, and vision benefits, with 70% of premiums covered by the employer • Paid time off: Three (3) weeks per year of vacation • Retirement plan: Up to 4% employer match on 401(k) contributions • Paid holidays: 11 company-recognized holidays • Parental leave • Educational reimbursement opportunities to support company objectives, continued learning, and career development