ViaSat

Wire Harness Design Engineer

ViaSat$120K — $190K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in aviation and/or space applications
  • Associate of Science Degree in technology or equivalent experience
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks or other CAD wire harness design tools
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Understanding of industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
  • Knowledge of electrical schematics and fabrication drawings
  • Experience with Agile or other PLM platforms
  • US citizenship required
  • Availability for up to 15-20% travel

Responsibilities

  • Generate sophisticated cable and harness design packages for aviation and space applications
  • Participate in group discussions to foster collaboration
  • Assist programs in identifying critical components and design challenges
  • Create wire lists and assembly drawings
  • Specify connector and wire types for different projects
  • Collaborate with systems, electrical, test, and operations engineering teams
  • Ensure quality and manufacturability of designs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Additional cash or stock incentives based on position
  • Focus on holistic health and wellness
  • Robust professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment options
Full Job Description
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 related content for various products. Your strong communication and organization skills combined with your knowledge in electrical, mechanical, and EMI design will serve you well as you generate wire lists, assembly drawings, specify connector and wire types, and work with systems, electrical, test and operations engineering teams to ensure a quality and manufacturable product.

The day-to-day

  • Generate sophisticated cable and harness design packages for aviation and space applications
  • Participate in group discussions
  • Assist programs in identifying critical components and design features and challenges

What you'll need

  • 5+ years of related experience in aviation and/or space applications
  • Associate of Science Degree in technology or proven work experience
  • Strong practical experience with SolidWorks, or other CAD based wire harness design tools.
  • Strong oral and written skills
  • Solid understanding and use of industry standards (IPC/WHMA-A-620)
  • Solid understanding of electrical schematics
  • Experience in the creation of fabrication drawings and related BOM's as well as experience with crafting processes and standardization documentation.
  • Strong understanding and working knowledge of with Agile or other PLM platforms.
  • US citizenship required
  • Up to 15-20% travel

What will help you on the job

  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering discipline
  • Solid understanding of cable and harness fabrication
  • 3D routing experience
  • Experience with routing in Creo or NX
  • Experience with Siemens Capital
  • Generate cable and harness internal specifications
  • Ability to mentor and guide junior designers


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Salary range

$120,500.00 - $190,000.00 / annually.For specific work locations within San Jose, the San Francisco Bay area and New York City metropolitan area, the base pay range for this role is $149,500.00- $224,500.00/ annually

At Viasat, we consider many factors when it comes to compensation, including the scope of the position as well as your background and experience. Base pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Learn more about Viasat's comprehensive benefit offerings that are focused on your holistic health and wellness at https://careers.viasat.com/benefits.

About ViaSat

ViaSat is a global communications company that provides satellite and wireless networking technology, services, and solutions. The company was founded in 1986 and is headquartered in Carlsbad, California. ViaSat offers a range of products and services, including satellite broadband internet, in-flight Wi-Fi, and secure networking systems for government and military customers. The company has more than 6,200 employees and operates in over 50 countries. ViaSat is publicly traded on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol VSAT.
Learn more about ViaSat
Size
7,000 employees
Market Cap
$2.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$2 million
Founded
1986
5 Year Trend
+12.3%
Revenue
$2.2 billion
NASDAQ

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