Archer Aviation Inc.

Wire Harness Designer

Archer Aviation Inc.$144K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in aircraft wiring design and engineering
  • Proficiency in Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC, and Logic
  • Hands-on experience with the fabrication, installation, and inspection of wire harnesses
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

  • Create wiring diagrams and wire harness documentation using CAD tools
  • Implement communication protocols like ARINC, CAN, and Ethernet
  • Adhere to industry best practices for wire harness design and installation
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to define system architecture and wiring connections
  • Design wiring harnesses tailored for test lab needs
  • Select appropriate industry-standard components for specific design applications
  • Maintain and expand the electrical component library within CAD tools

Benefits

  • Focus on talent attraction and retention
  • Pay-for-performance culture that rewards strong performance
  • Opportunities for cross-functional collaboration and growth
Full Job Description
What you'll do:
  • Create wiring diagrams and associated wire harness drawing documentation using Mentor Graphics Capital, Logic and HarnessXC
  • Understand and implement communication protocols (ARINC, CAN, Ethernet, Serial)
  • Follow industry best practices and guidance for the design and installation of the wire harnesses (AC 43.13-1B, AS50881, ASTM F2639)
  • Work with avionics, power plant and electrical engineering teams to define the system architecture and wiring connections, including grounding schemes and EMI mitigation strategies
  • Generate wiring harness designs for test lab specific needs (tap ins, relays, data logging, switches, power supplies)
  • Use your knowledge of industry standard components to select optimal parts to suit specific design applications and requirements
  • Maintain, organize, and expand electrical component library within the CAD toolset for use across project design tasks
  • Assist in lab bring up, test and operation, and offer resolutions and rework instructions when required
  • Use strong configuration and change management skills to produce and modify wiring designs within the aircraft design framework

What you need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace Engineering or related field
  • 3+ years of experience in engineering and design of aircraft wiring
  • Experience using Wiring CAD software: Mentor Graphics Capital, HarnessXC and Logic
  • Hands on experience in the processes involved in fabricating, installing, and inspecting harnesses
  • Effective communicator, comfortable working cross-functionally with electrical, mechanical, and manufacturing teams

Bonus Qualifications:
  • Best practices for lightning, HIRF and grounding on composite aircraft


At Archer, we aim to attract, retain, and motivate talent with the skills and leadership needed to grow our business. We drive a pay-for-performance culture and reward performance that supports the Company's strategy. For this position, we are targeting a base pay range of $144,000 - $198,000. Actual compensation offered will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

About Archer Aviation Inc.

Archer Aviation is an American aerospace manufacturer that develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. The company was founded in 2018 by Brett Adcock and Adam Goldstein. Archer Aviation is developing an eVTOL aircraft that can travel up to 60 miles at speeds of up to 150 mph. The aircraft is designed to be quiet, safe, and efficient, with zero emissions. The company has partnerships with United Airlines and Stellantis, and plans to launch its first aircraft in 2024.
Learn more about Archer Aviation Inc.
Market Cap
$403.1 million
Industry
NASDAQ

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