CesiumAstro

Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I

CesiumAstro$133K — $161K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
  • Minimum 4 years of applicable industry or academic research experience.
  • Proficient in wire harness design tools, specifically RapidHarness.
  • Strong grasp of electrical engineering concepts including wire routing and EMC.
  • Capable of performing design analysis and testing to ensure industry compliance.
  • Familiar with standards like IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001.
  • Hands-on expertise with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and analyzers.

Responsibilities

  • Design wire harness systems for power, digital, analog, and RF interconnects.
  • Take ownership of schematic development and cable routing.
  • Select connectors and create harness assembly drawings.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and technicians in a team environment.
  • Participate in design reviews providing insights on system performance.
  • Define initial specifications through to testing and integration.
  • Conduct thorough analysis to ensure compliance with standards.

Benefits

  • Company stock options.
  • Health, dental, vision insurance.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Retirement plans with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
Please Note: To conform with the United States Government Space Technology Export Regulations, the applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., conditional resident, asylee or refugee (protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

We are looking to add a Senior Wire Harness Design Engineer I to our team. If you enjoy working in a startup environment and are passionate about developing leading-edge hardware for satellites, spacecraft, and aerospace systems, we would like to hear from you.

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, including schematic development, cable routing, connector selection, and harness assembly drawings. The environment is highly collaborative, working shoulder-to-shoulder with electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, and harness assembly technicians to develop cutting-edge space and airborne systems.

The role encompasses the full design process, from defining initial specifications through integration and test. You will also participate in design reviews, providing technical expertise and recommendations to enhance the performance and reliability of wire harness systems.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited university.
  • 4 years of relevant industry or university research experience.
  • Proficiency in harness design tools such as RapidHarness.
  • Solid understanding of electrical engineering principles, wire routing, controlled impedance, cable shielding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations.
  • Ability to conduct thorough analysis and testing of wire harness designs to ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, safety regulations, and performance requirements.
  • Knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to wire harness design, such as IPC-WHMA-A-620 and ISO 9001.
  • Extensive hands-on experience with lab instruments such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and electronic loads.
  • Detail-oriented approach with a high level of accuracy in design documentation and technical specifications.
  • Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
  • Aerospace industry experience.


PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

  • Experience designing for space environments.
  • Hands-on experience assembling wire harnesses.


$133,000 - $161,000 a year

CesiumAstro considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. Full-time employment offers include company stock options and a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, life, disability and retirement plans.

About CesiumAstro

CesiumAstro is a technology company that provides advanced communications systems for satellite and space-based applications. The company's systems use advanced software-defined radio technology to provide high-bandwidth, low-latency communications for a variety of applications, including remote sensing, earth observation, and satellite communications. CesiumAstro's systems are designed to be highly modular and scalable, allowing them to be easily integrated into a wide range of satellite and space-based platforms. The company was founded in 2017 and is based in Austin, Texas.
Learn more about CesiumAstro
Size
100 employees
Industry
Net Income
-$1 million
Founded
2017
5 Year Trend
+80%
Revenue
$5 million

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